Title :
Qualitative properties of optimal control systems
Author :
Nwokah, O.D.I. ; Happawana, Eemunu S. ; Borzova, Elena ; Afolabi, Daré
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
Small parameter variations are inevitable in physically controlled dynamical systems. This note examines the extent to which optimal control systems satisfy genericity and structural stability which are the key qualitative properties required of any model that is applicable physically. It is claimed that optimal control systems are in general neither generic nor structurally stable
Keywords :
optimal control; stability; genericity; optimal control systems; physically controlled dynamical systems; small parameter variations; structural stability; Closed loop systems; Control systems; Feedback; Mechanical engineering; Optimal control; Orbits; State-space methods; Structural engineering; Topology; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
Decision and Control, 1998. Proceedings of the 37th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4394-8
DOI :
10.1109/CDC.1998.762015
