This volume discusses advances in applied nonlinear optimal control, comprising both theoretical analysis of the developed control methods and case studies abou

A rigorous introduction to optimal control theory, which will enable engineers and scientists to put the theory into practice.

A focused presentation of how sparse optimization methods can be used to solve optimal control and estimation problems.

Designed for one-semester introductory senior-or graduate-level course, the authors provide the student with an introduction of analysis techniques used in the

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