Nonsmooth Optimization Algorithms, System Theory, and Software Tools

Abstract

The research described in this report deals with the development of (1) efficient, consistent discretization techniques for use in semi-infinite optimization, optimal control algorithms that solve problems with dynamics governed by partial differential equations, (2) superlinearly converging semi- finite optimization algorithms, (3) various techniques for finding design parameters satisfying specifications, (4) optimal control algorithms for discrete and distributed systems with control, state and shape constraints, and (5) efficient numerical procedures for the integrated design of flexible structures and their control systems.... Optimization, Optimal shape design algorithms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264679

Entities

People

  • Elijah Polak

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Evolutionary Algorithms
  • Flexible Structures
  • Linear Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Optimization
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Specifications
  • Standards

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Operations Research
  • Software Engineering.