Optimal Control Theory: An Introduction

by Donald E. Kirk

Geared toward upper-level undergraduates, this text introduces three aspects of optimal control dynamic programming, Pontryagin's minimum principle, and numerical techniques for trajectory optimization. Numerous problems, which introduce additional topics and illustrate basic concepts, appear throughout the text. Solution guide available upon request. 131 figures. 14 tables. 1970 edition.

Genres: Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Technology, Reference, Textbooks, Research

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Darshana Unnikrishnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for learning Optimal Control Theory

[greenie996]

This is a good book, but it does not explicitly provide intuition. It's a survey of the core ideas I guess. Definitely something that needs to be revisited as a cookbook, rather than something that provides long-lasting knowledge or insights that can be applied to other problem domains. It's on my list to re-read later and probably the best, most concise book for learning about optimal control problems.

[Nikilesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction to Optimal Control. Focus is on the theory behind the concept rather than practical application. You can tell it’s from the 70s. Readers should probably supplement with modern text on the subject.