Sparse Optimal Control Software (SOCS) - Applications
SOCS Applications
- Low Thrust Orbit Transfer
- Golf Putting Problem
- Interplanetary Orbit Transfer
- Minimum Curvature Multivariate Data Fitting
- Machine Tool Path Optimization
- Multipath High-Performance Aircraft and Weapon Trajectory
- Partial Differential Equations -- Optimal Heating
- Optimal Low Thrust Trajectories to the Moon
Machine Tool Path Optimization
Production of high quality parts using modern numerically controlled machine tools requires the solution of an optimal control problem. The SOCS software was used to compute 165 optimal tool paths, which were then used to construct the part illustrated.
