Some Stochastic Optimal Control Systems

Receding Horizon Optimal Control for Some Stochastic Hybrid Systems

We consider optimal control problems for a class of hybrid systems with switches dependent on an external event process. In the case where all event times in this process are fully known, the solution to such problems was obtained in prior work. When event times are uncertain or unknown, we have proposed a Receding Horizon (RH) control scheme in which only some future event information is avail...

Optimal Performance Control of Stochastic Dynamical Systems

A family of performance control policies of stochastic dynamic systems are proposed based on the probability density evolution theory and numerical optimizing strategies in the present paper. Firstly, the general form of the control policies of stochastic optimal control systems is raised according to the classical optimal control theory of linear quadratic regulator (LQR). Then, three classes ...

Stochastic Optimal Control of Structural Systems

The stochastic optimal control is an important research subject in structural engineering. Recently, a stochastic optimal nonlinear control method has been proposed based on the stochastic dynamical programming principle and stochastic averaging method. The active and semi-active stochastic optimal control methods have been further developed for structural systems. The control saturation or bou...

Optimal Control of Nonlinear Multivariable Systems

This paper concerns a study on the optimal control for nonlinear systems. An appropriate alternative in order to alleviate the nonlinearity of a system is the exact linearization approach. In this fashion, the nonlinear system has been linearized using input-output feedback linearization (IOFL). Then, by utilizing the well developed optimal control theory of linear systems, the compensated ...

Some Insights into Near-Optimal Plans for Stochastic Manufacturing Systems