Community detection methods for GBF-PUM signal approximation on graphs

Abstract

Graph signal approximation plays a key role in processing irregularly distributed data on graphs, where achieving smooth and computationally efficient interpolation is essential. In this work, we introduce a new approach that combines a spectral community detection technique with the partition of unity method (PUM) applied to signal approximation on graphs. The PUM provides an effective technique for handling irregularly distributed data by dividing the graph into smaller subgraphs, constructing local interpolants and combining them to produce a global approximation. Since the first step in the PUM consists in dividing the graph into disjoint communities, we focus in particular on exploring and testing some community detection algorithms based on the maximization of the modularity. Then, we integrate the PUM with a local graph basis function approximation scheme, resulting in an accurate and computationally efficient approach for graph signal approximation.