Form 9.B Project Summary
Chron:
970150
Proposal Number:
22.03-0944
Project Title:
Desensitized Optimal Guidance of
Uncertain Systems
Technical Abstract (Limit 200 words)
It is proposed to develop a trajectory optimization
software package that enables the simultaneous
optimization of a user-specified cost criterion along
with reducing the sensitivity of the resulting
trajectory with respect to modeling errors, external
perturbations, etc. Such insensitivity is a highly
desirable feature for any MDO component or
systems analysis tool. In addition, trajectory
optimization with reduced sensitivity has been long
sought as a stand-alone tool. Specifically, the
project objectives are to extend the existing theory,
which has recently been introduced by the PI, to
enable the treatment of problems with free final
time, control constraints, and state constraints, and
to test ideas for a fast and efficient numerical
implementation scheme. It is proposed to achieve
these objectives through analytical derivations and
through numerical testing and verification. It is
anticipated that the theoretical ground work will be
developed for an easy-to-use desensitized optimal
control software package. The expected NASA
applications include practically all areas of today's
optimal control applications, such as launch vehicle
guidance, aeroassisted orbital transfers,
interplanetary space flight, rocket landing, etc.
Potential Commercial Applications (Limit 200 words)
Direct commercial markets for the software
developed in Phase II: All industries requiring
optimal control of uncertain or externally perturbed
systems, such as aircraft/spacecraft/rocket/missile
guidance, robotics, chemical process control and
optimization, industrial and civil engineering design,
and the control of economic systems. Indirect
commercial potential: Customization of the Phase II
software, consulting, and application of the
developed technology to non-linear robustness
problems.
Name and Address of Principal Investigator (Name,
Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Hans Seywald
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.
17 Research Drive
Hampton , VA 23666
Name and Address of Offeror (Firm Name, Mail Address,
City/State/Zip)
Hans Seywald
Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.
17 Research Drive
Hampton , VA 23666