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Optimal feedback control laws using nonlinear programming

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A procedure of parametrizing feedback controls when solving the optimal control problem using nonlinear programming is considered. The maximum principle is utilized to determine the forms of the parametrized feedback control. Applications are demonstrated by numerical examples.

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  1. Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

    P. Lu (Assistant Professor)

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Communicated by D. G. Hull

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Lu, P. Optimal feedback control laws using nonlinear programming. J Optim Theory Appl 71, 599–611 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00941406

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