State-constrained optimal control of the three-dimensional stationary Navier–Stokes equations

In this paper, an optimal control problem for the stationary Navier–Stokes equations in the presence of state constraints is investigated. Existence of optimal solutions is proved and first order necessary conditions are derived. The regularity of the adjoint state and the state constraint multiplier is also studied. Lipschitz stability of the optimal control, state and adjoint variables with respect to perturbations is proved and a second order sufficient optimality condition for the case of pointwise state constraints is stated. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved