Brachistochrone problem solved by invariant imbedding, dynamic programming, and quasilinearization methods

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dc.contributor.advisorMuster, Douglas F.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberParker, Sydney R.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberChilds, S. Bart
dc.contributor.committeeMemberOrganick, Elliott I.
dc.creatorLee, M. Z.(Moo-Zung)
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-06T16:31:49Z
dc.date.available2022-10-06T16:31:49Z
dc.date.issued1966
dc.description.abstractIn such fields of current interest as optimal control and orbit determination, non-linear two-point boundary-value problems arise, the numerical solutions for which are difficult to obtain. In this thesis, some of the useful tools for treating problems of this nature - invariant imbedding, dynamic programming, and quasilinearization are studied by means of the brachistochrone problem. The three approaches are used separately and in combination. Computer programs using MAD language are presented. The results are compared with the classical solutions.
dc.description.departmentMechanical Engineering, Department of
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.other13846628
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10657/12166
dc.language.isoen
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dc.subjectBrachistochrone.
dc.subjectInvariant imbedding.
dc.subjectDynamic programming.
dc.subjectQuasilinearization.
dc.titleBrachistochrone problem solved by invariant imbedding, dynamic programming, and quasilinearization methods
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Engineering
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineMechanical Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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