Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning

Existing route-clustering methods often fail to identify abnormal sections or similarities between routes, mainly when working with large or long datasets. While sub-route clustering can detect regional patterns, it struggles to accurately capture the overall route structure. The present study propo...

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Main Authors: Dae-Han Lee, Joo-Sung Kim
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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description Existing route-clustering methods often fail to identify abnormal sections or similarities between routes, mainly when working with large or long datasets. While sub-route clustering can detect regional patterns, it struggles to accurately capture the overall route structure. The present study proposes a new ship route-clustering method that enhances computational efficiency and noise recognition while addressing these limitations. We refined Automatic Identification System data via four data-cleaning processes and applied a statistical distance measurement to assess ship trajectory similarity. Dimensionality reduction was then used to facilitate clustering. The clustering of ship route similarities is non-parametric and can be applied to datasets not separated based on density to find clusters of various densities. Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications (DBSCA) applies to many research fields; using the DBSCA with Noise (DBSCAN) algorithm, we propose an improved DBSCAN algorithm that automatically determines the parameters Epsilon and MinPts. In this study, as a core ship route-clustering process, we propose a sub-route clustering process by setting the distance and density of data points to clear standards for re-analysis and completion. The proposed approach demonstrates markedly enhanced clustering performance, offering a more sophisticated and efficient basis for ship route decision-making.
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spelling doaj-art-bb6818990cc54e0aabb66e7d585dbbd52025-08-20T01:55:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231099510.3390/app142310995Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter TuningDae-Han Lee0Joo-Sung Kim1Graduate School of Maritime Transportation System, Mokpo National Maritime University, Mokpo 58628, Republic of KoreaDivision of Navigation Science, Mokpo National Maritime University, Mokpo 58628, Republic of KoreaExisting route-clustering methods often fail to identify abnormal sections or similarities between routes, mainly when working with large or long datasets. While sub-route clustering can detect regional patterns, it struggles to accurately capture the overall route structure. The present study proposes a new ship route-clustering method that enhances computational efficiency and noise recognition while addressing these limitations. We refined Automatic Identification System data via four data-cleaning processes and applied a statistical distance measurement to assess ship trajectory similarity. Dimensionality reduction was then used to facilitate clustering. The clustering of ship route similarities is non-parametric and can be applied to datasets not separated based on density to find clusters of various densities. Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications (DBSCA) applies to many research fields; using the DBSCA with Noise (DBSCAN) algorithm, we propose an improved DBSCAN algorithm that automatically determines the parameters Epsilon and MinPts. In this study, as a core ship route-clustering process, we propose a sub-route clustering process by setting the distance and density of data points to clear standards for re-analysis and completion. The proposed approach demonstrates markedly enhanced clustering performance, offering a more sophisticated and efficient basis for ship route decision-making.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10995ship route clusteringship trajectory similaritysub-route clusteringDBSCANautomated parameter tuningMASS technology
spellingShingle Dae-Han Lee
Joo-Sung Kim
Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
Applied Sciences
ship route clustering
ship trajectory similarity
sub-route clustering
DBSCAN
automated parameter tuning
MASS technology
title Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
title_full Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
title_fullStr Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
title_full_unstemmed Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
title_short Development of HTC-DBSCAN: A Hierarchical Trajectory Clustering Algorithm with Automated Parameter Tuning
title_sort development of htc dbscan a hierarchical trajectory clustering algorithm with automated parameter tuning
topic ship route clustering
ship trajectory similarity
sub-route clustering
DBSCAN
automated parameter tuning
MASS technology
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/10995
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