Introduction to Optimal Control Theory
This study book by Donald E. Kirk covers the core principles of optimal control theory, including dynamic programming, Pontryagin’s minimum principle, and numerical methods for trajectory optimization. It is intended for advanced students and professionals who want to delve into the theoretical and practical applications of control theory.
Description
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to optimal control with countless examples and problems that further explain additional topics and clarify basic concepts. With 131 figures and 14 tables, it supports both understanding and application of Pontryagin’s minimum principle and related optimization techniques. The content is carefully structured to make both dynamic programming and numerical trajectory optimization clear. A solutions guide is available on request.
Product Specifications
- Author: Donald E. Kirk
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
- Publication date: 2004-05-28
- Number of pages: 480
- ISBN: 9780486434841
- Subject: Cybernetics and systems theory
- BISAC: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Library & Information Science / General