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Applications of mathematical programming techniques in optimal control: A survey

D. Tabak
- 01 Dec 1970 - 
- Vol. 15, Iss: 6, pp 688-690
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Direct applications of mathematical programming techniques in numerical solutions of optimal control problems are reviewed and areas of application include aerospace trajectory optimization and rendezvous problems, computer control of processes, and nuclear reactor control problems.
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Direct applications of mathematical programming techniques in numerical solutions of optimal control problems are reviewed The types of control systems discussed include linear, nonlinear, continuous- and discrete-time, deterministic, stochastic, and distributed-parameter systems The areas of application include aerospace trajectory optimization and rendezvous problems, computer control of processes, and nuclear reactor control problems A classified bibliography is included

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