RESEARCH IN 'OPTIMIZATION THEORY AND AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS.'

Abstract

The report summarizes the research performed in 'Optimization Theory and Aerospace Applications.' There were six basic areas studied: (1) Trajectory Optimization Techniques; (2) Stochastic Optimum Control Problems; (3) Theory of Distributions; (4) Synthesis of Optimum Distributed Networks; (5) Synthesis of Optimum Antenna Structures; and (6) Synthesis of Closed-Loop (Feedback) Optimal Control Systems. All these areas except Area 3 are directly related to the discipline of optimization. Area 3 had begun as a collateral effort and was pursued under agreement with AFOSR as part of the research to be performed under the present contract. Eact area is discussed briefly in this report; detailed analysis will be presented in papers published under this contract. Appendices A and B include a more detailed analysis of the work performed in Areas 5 and 6. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0832238

Entities

People

  • Richard E. Kopp

Organizations

  • Grumman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Feedback
  • Optimization
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers