Abstract

Dynamic programming is an exact method of determining optimal control for a discretized system. Unfortunately, for nonlinear systems the computations necessary with this method become prohibitive. This study investigates the use of adaptive neural networks that utilize dynamic programming methodology to develop near optimal control laws. First, a one dimensional infinite horizon problem is examined. Problems involving cost functions with final state constraints are considered for one dimensional linear and nonlinear systems. A two dimensional linear problem is also investigated. In addition to these examples, an example of the corrective capabilities of critics is shown. Synthesis of the networks in this study needs no external training; they do not need any apriori knowledge of the functional form of control. Comparison with specific optimal control techniques show that the networks yield optimal control over the entire range of training

Meeting Name

1995 American Control Conference

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

1D Infinite Horizon Problem; 2D Linear Problem; Adaptive Critic Based Neural Networks; Adaptive Neural Networks; Control Synthesis; Control System Synthesis; Corrective Capabilities; Cost Functions; Discretized System; Dynamic Programming; Final State Constraints; Low-Order System; Near-Optimal Control Laws; Neurocontrollers; Nonlinear Control Systems; Nonlinear Systems; One Dimensional Infinite Horizon Problem; Suboptimal Control; Two Dimensional Linear Problem

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1995 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1995

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