Time-series forecasting with deep learning: a survey

Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2021 Apr 5;379(2194):20200209. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2020.0209. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

Abstract

Numerous deep learning architectures have been developed to accommodate the diversity of time-series datasets across different domains. In this article, we survey common encoder and decoder designs used in both one-step-ahead and multi-horizon time-series forecasting-describing how temporal information is incorporated into predictions by each model. Next, we highlight recent developments in hybrid deep learning models, which combine well-studied statistical models with neural network components to improve pure methods in either category. Lastly, we outline some ways in which deep learning can also facilitate decision support with time-series data. This article is part of the theme issue 'Machine learning for weather and climate modelling'.

Keywords: counterfactual prediction; deep neural networks; hybrid models; interpretability; time-series forecasting; uncertainty estimation.