Predict Cellular network traffic with Markov Logic

Forecasting spatio-temporal data is a challenging task in transportation scenarios involving agents. In this paper, we propose a statistical relational learning approach to cellular network traffic forecasting, that exploits spatial relationships between close cells in the network grid. The approach is based on Markov logic networks, a powerful framework that combines first-order logic and graphical models into a hybrid model capable of handling both uncertainty in data, and background knowledge of the problem. Experimental results conducted on a real-world data set show the potential of using such information. The proposed methodology can have a strong impact in mobility demand forecasting and in transportation applications.