Time-Optimal Control Synthesis for Non-Linear Systems: A Flight Dynamic Example,
Abstract
The determination of optimal closed-loop control (or 'on line' control) laws is often referred to in the mathematics literature as the 'synthesis' problem. Except for the well-known case of 'linear dynamics, quadratic criteria', this problem is still largely unsolved. This paper presents a local approximation technique for time-optimal control synthesis of a class of non-linear systems: specifically, point-to-point aerodynamic flight in a resisting medium. Preliminary computational results are presented, indicating that the approximation technique is feasible. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0785405
Entities
People
- A. V. Balakrishman
Organizations
- University of California, Los Angeles