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In this paper, a new numerical method for solving fractional optimal control problems by using hybrid functions is presented. The Riemann–Liouville fractional integral operator for hybrid functions is utilized to reduce the solution of optimal control problems to a nonlinear programming one, to which existing, well-developed algorithms may be applied. The method is computationally very attractive and gives very accurate results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a new numerical method for solving fractional optimal control problems (FOCPs). The fractional derivative in the dynamic system is described in the Caputo sense. The method is based upon Bernoulli polynomials. The operational matrices of fractional Riemann–Liouville integration and multiplication for Bernoulli polynomials are derived. The error upper bound for the operational matrix of the fractional integration is also given. The properties of Bernoulli polynomials are utilized to reduce the given optimization problems to the system of algebraic equations. By using Newton’s iterative method, this system is solved and the solution of FOCPs are achieved. Illustrative examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: In this paper, a new numerical method for solving the optimal control of a class of systems described by integro-differential equations with quadratic performance index is presented. This optimization problem plays an important role in describing the dynamics of an elastic aircraft with allowance for non-steady flow past its profile. The method is based upon hybrid functions approximation. The properties of hybrid functions consisting of block-pulse functions and Bernoulli polynomials are presented. The operational matrices of integration and product are given. These matrices are then utilized to reduce the solution of optimization problem to a nonlinear programming one to which existing well-developed algorithms may be applied. Illustrative examples are included to demonstrate the validity and applicability of the technique. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]