Principles of optimal control

Master

In Maynard (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Maynard (USA)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course studies basic optimization and the principles of optimal control. It considers deterministic and stochastic problems for both discrete and continuous systems. The course covers solution methods including numerical search algorithms, model predictive control, dynamic programming, variational calculus, and approaches based on Pontryagin's maximum principle, and it includes many examples and applications of the theory.

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Maynard (USA)
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Course programme

Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session


LQR = linear-quadratic regulator
LQG = linear-quadratic Gaussian
MPC = model predictive control




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Principles of optimal control

Price on request