Author Description
This book is primarily an introductory text for engineering students of first-year graduate level. It is divided into three Mathematical preliminaries related to the description and analysis of dynamical systems / Aspects of the theory of optimal control, including the maximum principles of Pontryagin / Application of the optimal-control theory to the design of optimal feedback systems with respect to several performance criteria.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the mathematical foundations and practical implementation of optimal control theory within the context of engineering systems. Authors Michael Athans and P. Falb provide a structured pedagogical framework designed for first-year graduate students. The book synthesizes theoretical derivations with performance criteria to bridge the gap between abstract control principles and the design of feedback systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Mathematical preliminaries for dynamical systems analysis
- Theoretical aspects of optimal control including Pontryagin's maximum principle
- Design methodologies for optimal feedback systems
- Performance criteria evaluation techniques
Scope Limits
- Advanced non-linear control topics beyond the introductory scope
- Extensive software implementation or computational simulation details
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this work as a foundational text for students entering the field of control engineering. Readers often note the rigorous mathematical density of the prose, which serves as a standard reference for understanding classical optimal control theory.
Page Count:
879
Publication Date:
1966-01-01
Publisher:
Mcgraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070024138
ISBN-13:
9780070024137
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