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On a computational algorithm for a class of optimal control problems involving discrete time delayed arguments

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 February 2009

J. M. Murray  and
K. L. Teo
K. L. Teo
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 1, Kensington, N.S.W. 2033, Australia
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Abstract

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In this paper, a computational algorithm for solving a class of optimal control problems involving discrete time-delayed arguments is presented. By way of example, a simple model of a production firm is devised for which the algorithm is used to solve a decision-making problem.

Type
Research Article
Information
The ANZIAM Journal , Volume 20 , Issue 3 , June 1978 , pp. 315 - 343
Copyright
Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 1978

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