SYS 6452 - Optimal Control Theory

(4 credits)

Modern control theory applied to linear dynamical systems. Differential and difference equations; stability of optimal control systems; dynamic programming; calculus of variation and Pontryagin’s minimum principle; optimally switched control systems, linear regulator problem; application of theory to practical control system design methodology; project involving the design of an optimal control system.Offered fall.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (SYS 5404 or ECE 5404.).

Comments: Formerly SYS 630.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.