Dynamic programming and its application to optimal control /

In this book, we study theoretical and practical aspects of computing methods for mathematical modelling of nonlinear systems. A number of computing techniques are considered, such as methods of operator approximation with any given accuracy; operator interpolation techniques including a non-Lagrang...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Boudarel, R. (René)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Delmas, J. (Jacques H.), Guichet, P. (Pierre)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Academic Press, 1971.
Series:Mathematics in science and engineering ; v. 81.
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Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. Discrete deterministic processes. The principles of dynamic programming
  • Processes with bounded horizon
  • Processes with infinite or unspecified horizon
  • Practical solution of the optimal recurrence relation
  • pt. II. Discrete random processes. General theory
  • Processes with discrete states
  • pt. III. Numerical synthesis of the optimal controller for a linear process. General discussion of the problem
  • Numerical optimal control of a measurable deterministic process
  • Numerical optimal control of a stochastic process
  • pt. IV. Continuous processes. Continuous deterministic processes
  • Continuous stochastic processes
  • pt. V. Applications. Introductory example
  • Minimum use of control effort in a first-order system
  • Optimal tabulation of functions
  • Regulation of angular position with minimization of a quadratic criterion
  • Control of a stochastic system
  • Minimum-time depth change of a submersible vehicle
  • Optimal interception
  • Control of a continuous process
  • Filtering.