Application of modern optimal control theory to environmental control of confined spaces and life support systems: Part 2—Basic computational algorithm of Pontryagin's maximum principle and its applications

• Published in: Building science Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 81 - 94
• Main Authors: Fan, L.T., Hwang, Y.S., Hwang, C.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 1970

The basic form of Pontryagin's maximum principle which is a keystone of the modern optimal control theory is presented. The principle is applied to the determination of optimal control policies of several life support or environmental control systems. Three concrete examples all of which are co...