Kirk, Donald E
Optimal Control Theory an Intoducti
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486434841
- author:
- Kirk, Donald E
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 136 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Cybernetics & systems theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Optimal Control Theory: An Introduction by Donald E. Kirk provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of maximizing returns and minimizing costs in various processes. This textbook covers three key aspects of optimal control theory, including dynamic programming, Pontryagin's minimum principle, and numerical techniques for trajectory optimization. The book is structured around several chapters that explore different topics, starting with an overview of systems and their performance evaluation. It then delves into the calculus of variations and Pontryagin's minimum principle, before examining iterative numerical methods for finding optimal controls and trajectories. Throughout the text, numerous problems are presented to illustrate basic concepts and introduce additional topics. Suitable for upper-level undergraduates, this textbook aims to provide a solid foundation in optimal control theory, covering essential topics such as dynamic programming, calculus of variations, and numerical techniques.
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