Illustrative Example:
Scalar optimal control problem:
Pure state inequality constraint of order p=1
Two cases:
> 0: No singular arc
= 0: Possible singular arc with: u(t)=x2(t)-x1(t)
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Illustrative Example:
Scalar optimal control problem:
Direct sequential method with piecewise constant controls
SQP solver with gradients calculated via forward sensitivity analysis
Inequality state constraint transcribed as:
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Illustrative Example:
Non-singular case: = 0.005
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Illustrative Example:
Non-singular case: = 0.005
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Illustrative Example:
Non-singular case: = 0.005
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Illustrative Example:
Non-singular case: = 0.005
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Illustrative Example:
Singular case: = 0
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Illustrative Example:
Singular case: = 0
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Illustrative Example:
Singular case: = 0
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Illustrative Example:
Singular case: = 0
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