Solving Optimal Control Problems With State Constraints Using Nonlinear Programming and Simulation Tools.

Authors :: Becerra, Victor M.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Education; Aug2004, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p377-384, 8p
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: This paper illustrates how nonlinear programming and simulation tools, which are available in packages such as MATLAB and SIMULINK, can easily be used to solve optimal control problems with state- and/or input-dependent inequality constraints. The method presented is illustrated with a model of a single-link manipulator. The method is suitable to be taught to advanced undergraduate and Master's level students in control engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: NONLINEAR programming
MATHEMATICAL programming
DYNAMIC programming
MANAGEMENT science
INTEGER programming
AUTOMATIC control systems

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