OPTIMIZATION OF LINEAR AND NONLINEAR SYSTEMS BY MINIMIZATION OF AUXILIARY EFFORT.
Abstract
The optimization of control systems by an original method called 'minimization of auxiliary effort' (M.A.E.) is discussed. This method yields an approximation to the true optimum, which is defined as that system having a response which in a least-squares sense most closely approaches the specified 'desired' response. It is shown that M.A.E. can be applied to nonlinear and/or time-varying systems as well as linear constant-coefficient systems. For all these classes of systems, M.A.E. has the advantage of requiring much simpler calculations than alternative procedures. A critical review and comparison of relevant alternative optimization procedures are given, and it is shown that none of these are equivalent to M.A.E. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0667554
Entities
People
- Julian Wolkovitch