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Practical Methods for Optimal Control Using Nonlinear Programming (Advances in Design and...
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Practical Methods for Optimal Control Using Nonlinear Programming (Advances in Design and...
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by John T. Betts
Sales Rank : 1375992
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Hardcover: 190 pages
Publisher: Society for Industrial Mathematics; 1st edition May 15, 2001
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0898714885
ISBN-13: 978-0898714883
Product Dimensions:
10.2 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Product Description
This is quite possibly the first book on practical methods that combines nonlinear optimization, mathematical control theory, and numerical solution of ordinary differential or differential-algebraic equations to successfully solve optimal control problems. The focus of the book is on practical methods, i.e., methods that the author has found to actually work. Everything described in the book has been implemented in production software and used to solve real problems. The author's general discussion of the topic maintains a focused and concise presentation. Using modern computational methods based on nonlinear programming algorithms, he introduces the basic material necessary to solve an optimal control problem. There are two major parts of a successful optimal control solution technique. The first part is the optimization method. The second part is the differential equation method. Betts's goal is to suggest that methods used to solve differential equations and optimize the functions are intimately related.
Publisher Description
Audience
The material is presented at a level suitable for most advanced engineering students interested in practical applications. The book is oriented toward analysts interested in solving practical problems. Although the first few chapters refresh the reader's knowledge of nonlinear optimization, mathematical control theory, and numerical solution of ordinary differential and/or differential-algebraic equations, readers will need at least an introductory background on this material.
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