In this work, we present a new algorithm for solving complex multi-stage optimization problems involving hard constraints and uncertainties, based on dynamic and multi-parametric programming techniques. Each echelon of the dynamic programming procedure, typically employed in the context of multi-stage optimization models, is interpreted as a multi-parametric optimization problem, with the prese...

Optimal controller design approach for high precision pointing maneuver of flexible spacecraft by using adaptive structures is investigated in this paper. A parameter optimization technique is used to find out controller parameters minimizing a desired objective function which represents pointing performance of a flexible space structure. Multi-input and multi-output configuration used in this ...

The zero propellant maneuver (ZPM) is an advanced space station, large angle attitude maneuver technique, using only control momentum gyroscopes (CMGs). Path planning is the key to success, and this paper studies the associated multi-objective optimization problem. Three types of maneuver optimal control problem are formulated: (i) momentum-optimal, (ii) time-optimal, and (iii) energy-optimal. ...

This paper studies the optimal design of delegation rule in a three-tier principalintermediary-agent hierarchy. In this hierarchy, monetary transfer is not feasible, delegation is made sequentially, and all players are strategic. We characterize the optimal delegation mechanism. It is shown that the singleinterval delegation a la Holmstrom is optimal only when the intermediary is moderately bia...

The optimal production and advertising policies for an inventory control system of deteriorating multi-items under a single management are formulated with resource constraints under inflation and discounting in fuzzy environment. Here, the deterioration of the items and depreciation of sales are at a constant rate. Deteriorated items are salvaged and the effect of inflation and time value of mo...

Based on the multidimensional uncertain optimal control problem with jump, in this paper, a kind of special multidimensional uncertain optimal control problem: multidimensional uncertain linear-quadratic (LQ) optimal control problem with jump which has a quadratic objective function for a multidimensional uncertain linear control system with jump is studied. A necessary and sufficient condition...