Prediction of electron density and pressure profile shapes on NSTX-U using neural networks

Boyer, Mark; Chadwick, Jason
Issue date: February 2021
Cite as:
Boyer, Mark & Chadwick, Jason. (2021). Prediction of electron density and pressure profile shapes on NSTX-U using neural networks [Data set]. Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University.
@electronic{boyer_mark_2021,
  author      = {Boyer, Mark and
                Chadwick, Jason},
  title       = {{Prediction of electron density and press
                ure profile shapes on NSTX-U using neura
                l networks}},
  publisher   = {{Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Pri
                nceton University}},
  year        = 2021
}
Abstract:

A new model for prediction of electron density and pressure profile shapes on NSTX and NSTX-U has been developed using neural networks. The model has been trained and tested on measured profiles from experimental discharges during the first operational campaign of NSTX-U. By projecting profiles onto empirically derived basis functions, the model is able to efficiently and accurately reproduce profile shapes. In order to project the performance of the model to upcoming NSTX-U operations, a large database of profiles from the operation of NSTX is used to test performance as a function of available data. The rapid execution time of the model is well suited to the planned applications, including optimization during scenario development activities, and real-time plasma control. A potential application of the model to real-time profile estimation is demonstrated.

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