Symplectic Pseudospectral Methods for Optimal Control: Theory and Applications in Path Planning (Paperback)

Background.- Numerical methods for computational optimal control.- Mathematical foundations.- SPM for general nonlinear unconstrained optimal control problems.- SPM for nonlinear optimal control problems with inequality constraints.- SPM for nonlinear state-delayed optimal control problems.- From open-loop to closed-loop: Model predictive control.- Optimal maneuver of spacecraft.- Optimal path planning of UGS.- Overhead crane.- Carrier aircraft (traction system).- Optimal vaccination strategy for a seasonally varying epidemic model.