Optimal control

Known as: Optimal control theory, Mathematical theory of optimal control, Optimal controller 
Optimal control theory, an extension of the calculus of variations, is a mathematical optimization method for deriving control policies. The method… (More)
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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Optimal Charge Control of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Deregulated Electricity Markets
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are a midterm solution to reduce the transportation sector's dependency on oil. However, if… (More)
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Optimal control of parallel hybrid electric vehicles
In this paper, a model-based strategy for the real-time load control of parallel hybrid vehicles is presented. The aim is to… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Optimal feedback control as a theory of motor coordination
A central problem in motor control is understanding how the many biomechanical degrees of freedom are coordinated to achieve a… (More)
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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Piecewise linear quadratic optimal control
The use of piecewise quadratic cost functions is extended from stability analysis of piecewise linear systems to performance… (More)
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Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
A Unified Framework for Hybrid Control : Model and Optimal Control Theory
Complex natural and engineered systems typically possess a hierarchical structure, characterized by continuousvariable dynamics… (More)
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Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control
This is an updated version of Chapter 4 of the author’s Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control, Vol. II, 4th Edition, Athena… (More)
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Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Optimal Control and Estimation for Grazing Angle Problem
The problem of target detection and tracking arises in several areas of control and signal processing, particularly when engaging… (More)
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Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
3 Time-Optimal Control of Robotic Manipulators Along Specified Paths
The minimum-time manipulator control problem is solved for the case when the path is specified and the actuator torque… (More)
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Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Linear Optimal Control Systems
In memory of my parents Yelnrda and Toua and to my wife Ilana R. S. PREFACE During the last few years modem linear control theory… (More)
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Highly Cited
1960
Highly Cited
1960
Contributions to the Theory of Optimal Control
THIS is one of the two ground-breaking papers by Kalman that appeared in 1960—with the other one (discussed next) being the… (More)
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