Title :
A computer algorithm for optimal curve fitting
Author :
Nicoletti, Bernardo ; Mariani, Leonardo
Author_Institution :
University of Naples, Naples, Italy
fDate :
2/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A given curve is approximated by a sequence of arcs pieced together continuously in such a way that each arc satisfies a linear differential equation of a general type with input vector constant in each interval. A computer algorithm based on a modified version of the discrete maximum principle for the optimal determination of the switching points and input vectors is outlined.
Keywords :
Curve fitting; Optimization methods; Piecewise-linear approximation; Automatic control; Control system synthesis; Control systems; Curve fitting; Differential equations; Feedback control; Optimal control; Piecewise linear techniques; Relays; Vectors;
Journal_Title :
Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAC.1971.1099650
