573 research outputs found
An efficient method for multiobjective optimal control and optimal control subject to integral constraints
We introduce a new and efficient numerical method for multicriterion optimal
control and single criterion optimal control under integral constraints. The
approach is based on extending the state space to include information on a
"budget" remaining to satisfy each constraint; the augmented
Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman PDE is then solved numerically. The efficiency of our
approach hinges on the causality in that PDE, i.e., the monotonicity of
characteristic curves in one of the newly added dimensions. A semi-Lagrangian
"marching" method is used to approximate the discontinuous viscosity solution
efficiently. We compare this to a recently introduced "weighted sum" based
algorithm for the same problem. We illustrate our method using examples from
flight path planning and robotic navigation in the presence of friendly and
adversarial observers.Comment: The final version accepted by J. Comp. Math. : 41 pages, 14 figures.
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Multiobjective Optimization of Non-Smooth PDE-Constrained Problems
Multiobjective optimization plays an increasingly important role in modern
applications, where several criteria are often of equal importance. The task in
multiobjective optimization and multiobjective optimal control is therefore to
compute the set of optimal compromises (the Pareto set) between the conflicting
objectives. The advances in algorithms and the increasing interest in
Pareto-optimal solutions have led to a wide range of new applications related
to optimal and feedback control - potentially with non-smoothness both on the
level of the objectives or in the system dynamics. This results in new
challenges such as dealing with expensive models (e.g., governed by partial
differential equations (PDEs)) and developing dedicated algorithms handling the
non-smoothness. Since in contrast to single-objective optimization, the Pareto
set generally consists of an infinite number of solutions, the computational
effort can quickly become challenging, which is particularly problematic when
the objectives are costly to evaluate or when a solution has to be presented
very quickly. This article gives an overview of recent developments in the
field of multiobjective optimization of non-smooth PDE-constrained problems. In
particular we report on the advances achieved within Project 2 "Multiobjective
Optimization of Non-Smooth PDE-Constrained Problems - Switches, State
Constraints and Model Order Reduction" of the DFG Priority Programm 1962
"Non-smooth and Complementarity-based Distributed Parameter Systems: Simulation
and Hierarchical Optimization"
State-of-the-art in aerodynamic shape optimisation methods
Aerodynamic optimisation has become an indispensable component for any aerodynamic design over the past 60 years, with applications to aircraft, cars, trains, bridges, wind turbines, internal pipe flows, and cavities, among others, and is thus relevant in many facets of technology. With advancements in computational power, automated design optimisation procedures have become more competent, however, there is an ambiguity and bias throughout the literature with regards to relative performance of optimisation architectures and employed algorithms. This paper provides a well-balanced critical review of the dominant optimisation approaches that have been integrated with aerodynamic theory for the purpose of shape optimisation. A total of 229 papers, published in more than 120 journals and conference proceedings, have been classified into 6 different optimisation algorithm approaches. The material cited includes some of the most well-established authors and publications in the field of aerodynamic optimisation. This paper aims to eliminate bias toward certain algorithms by analysing the limitations, drawbacks, and the benefits of the most utilised optimisation approaches. This review provides comprehensive but straightforward insight for non-specialists and reference detailing the current state for specialist practitioners
International Conference on Continuous Optimization (ICCOPT) 2019 Conference Book
The Sixth International Conference on Continuous Optimization took place on the campus of the Technical University of Berlin, August 3-8, 2019. The ICCOPT is a flagship conference of the Mathematical Optimization Society (MOS), organized every three years. ICCOPT 2019 was hosted by the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) Berlin. It included a Summer School and a Conference with a series of plenary and semi-plenary talks, organized and contributed sessions, and poster sessions.
This book comprises the full conference program. It contains, in particular, the scientific program in survey style as well as with all details, and information on the social program, the venue, special meetings, and more
Bayesian multi-objective optimisation with mixed analytical and black-box functions: application to tissue engineering
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine looks at improving or restoring biological tissue function in humans and animals. We consider optimising neotissue growth in a three-dimensional scaffold during dynamic perfusion bioreactor culture, in the context of bone tissue engineering. The goal is to choose design variables that optimise two conflicting objectives: (i) maximising neotissue growth and (ii) minimising operating cost. We make novel extensions to Bayesian multi-objective optimisation in the case of one analytical objective function and one black-box, i.e. simulation-based, objective function. The analytical objective represents operating cost while the black-box neotissue growth objective comes from simulating a system of partial differential equations. The resulting multi-objective optimisation method determines the trade-off in the variables between neotissue growth and operating cost. Our method outperforms the most common approach in literature, genetic algorithms, in terms of data efficiency, on both the tissue engineering example and standard test functions. The resulting method is highly applicable to real-world problems combining black-box models with easy-to-quantify objectives like cost
Space-time POD-Galerkin approach for parametric flow control
In this contribution we propose reduced order methods to fast and reliably
solve parametrized optimal control problems governed by time dependent
nonlinear partial differential equations. Our goal is to provide a tool to deal
with the time evolution of several nonlinear optimality systems in many-query
context, where a system must be analysed for various physical and geometrical
features. Optimal control can be used in order to fill the gap between
collected data and mathematical model and it is usually related to very time
consuming activities: inverse problems, statistics, etc. Standard
discretization techniques may lead to unbearable simulations for real
applications. We aim at showing how reduced order modelling can solve this
issue. We rely on a space-time POD-Galerkin reduction in order to solve the
optimal control problem in a low dimensional reduced space in a fast way for
several parametric instances. The proposed algorithm is validated with a
numerical test based on environmental sciences: a reduced optimal control
problem governed by viscous Shallow Waters Equations parametrized not only in
the physics features, but also in the geometrical ones. We will show how the
reduced model can be useful in order to recover desired velocity and height
profiles more rapidly with respect to the standard simulation, not losing
accuracy
On the generation of environmentally efficient flight trajectories
To achieve a sustainable future for air transport, the International Civil Aviation Organization
has proposed goals for reductions in community noise impact, local air quality
and climate impacting emissions. The goals are intended to be achieved through advances
in engine design, aircraft design and through improvements in aircraft operational
procedures.
This thesis focuses on operational procedures, and considers how trajectory generation
methods can be used to support
flight and airspace planners in the planning and delivery
of environmentally efficient
flight operations.
The problem of planning environmentally efficient trajectories is treated as an optimal
control problem that is solved through the application of a direct method of trajectory
optimisation combined with a stochastic Non Linear Programming (NLP) solver. Solving
the problem in this manner allows decision makers to explore the relationships between
how aircraft are operated and the consequent environmental impacts of the
flights.
In particular, this thesis describes a multi-objective optimisation methodology intended
to support the planning of environmentally efficient climb and descent procedures. The
method combines environmental, trajectory and NLP methods to generate Pareto fronts
between several competing objectives. It is shown how Pareto front information can
then be used to allow decision makers to make informed decisions about potential tradeoffs
between different environmental goals. The method is demonstrated through its
application to a number of real world, many objective procedure optimisation studies.
The method is shown to support in depth analysis of the case study problems and was
used to identify best balance procedure characteristics and procedures in an objective,
data driven approach not achievable through existing methods.
Driven by operator specific goals to reduce CO2 emissions, work in this thesis also looks
at trajectory based
flight planning of CO2 efficient trajectories. The results are used to
better understand the impacts of ATM constraints and recommended procedures on both
the energy management and fuel efficiency of
flights. Further to this, it is shown how trajectory
optimisation methods can be applied to the analysis of conventional assumptions
on fuel efficient aircraft operations.
While the work within is intended to be directly relevant to the current air traffic management
system, both consideration and discussion is given over to the evolution and
continued relevance of the work to the Single European Sky trajectory based concept of
operation
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