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Approximate Solutions of Optimal Control Problems

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Optimal Control Theory for Applications

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In the previous two chapters, differentials are used to derive the equations for the various-order terms of the perturbation problem first involving algebraic equations then involving differential equations. In this chapter, differentials are used to derive the corresponding equations for the optimal control perturbation problem that involves both algebraic and differential equations.

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Hull, D.G. (2003). Approximate Solutions of Optimal Control Problems. In: Optimal Control Theory for Applications. Mechanical Engineering Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4180-3_20

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