Nonlinear and Optimal Control Systems

by Thomas L. Vincent, Walter J. Grantham

Overview

Designed for one-semester introductory senior-or graduate-level course, the authors provide the student with an introduction of analysis techniques used in the design of nonlinear and optimal feedback control systems. There is special emphasis on the fundamental topics of stability, controllability, and optimality, and on the corresponding geometry associated with these topics. Each chapter contains several examples and a variety of exercises.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471042358
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/23/1997
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.53(h) x 1.26(d)

About the Author

Thomas L. Vincent is the author of Nonlinear and Optimal Control Systems, published by Wiley. Walter J. Grantham is the author of Nonlinear and Optimal Control Systems, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Nonlinear Dynamical Systems.
Nonlinear Control Systems.
Nonlinear Optimization.
Lyapunov Stability.
Lyapunov Control System Design.
Controllability of Nonlinear Systems.
Optimal Control Systems.
Optimal Control Design.
Differential Games.
References.
Index.

Editorial Reviews

Provides an introduction to the analysis techniques used in the design of nonlinear and optimal feedback control systems. Examines the basic concepts of stability, controllability, optimality, and the related geometry. Discusses feedback controllers for stability, function minimizing control, optimal control, and two-player differential games. Also explores Lyapunov stability theory and control system design, controllability of nonlinear systems, differential games and design concepts, Pontryagin's minimum principle, and numerical algorithms. Concepts are illustrated with examples in a range of disciplines and design contexts, combining theory and practice. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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