Optimal Control Lab

What it is about

You work practically with methods for formulating and solving optimal control problems in engineering sciences. In the practicum you implement and solve optimal control problems in MATLAB, learn modeling and simulation of dynamic systems as well as numerical optimization methods such as multiple shooting and collocation.

What you will be able to do

• Requirements for dynamic systems and their simulation for optimal control
• numerical behavior of optimization algorithms
• structure and handling of optimal control problems
• efficient calculation of complex derivatives
• advanced MATLAB knowledge for algorithmic implementation

What the module consists of

• Praktikumcentral role: implementation and solution of optimal control problems in MATLAB as well as computer exercises in small groups
• Vortragconveying the contents and tasks for each session
• Selbststudiumpreparation for sessions based on distributed materials

Teaching method

• Selbstständige Vorbereitungsecures basic knowledge before the sessions
• Testate zu Beginn jedes Terminsverification of session preparation
• Vortragexplanation of topics and tasks
• Praktische Arbeit in Kleingruppen (max. 2 Personen)joint work and discussion of the tasks
• Rechnerübungen in MATLABapplication and practice of the implemented methods