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The Value Function of Singularly Perturbed Control Systems

Journal Article · · Applied Mathematics and Optimization
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002459911022· OSTI ID:21064269
The limit as {epsilon}{sup {yields}} 0 of the value function of a singularly perturbed optimal control problem is characterized. Under general conditions it is shown that limit value functions exist and solve in a viscosity sense a Hamilton-Jacobi equation. The Hamiltonian of this equation is generated by an infinite horizon optimization on the fast time scale. In particular, the limit Hamiltonian and the limit Hamilton-Jacobi equation are applicable in cases where the reduction of order, namely setting {epsilon} = 0 , does not yield an optimal behavior.
OSTI ID:
21064269
Journal Information:
Applied Mathematics and Optimization, Journal Name: Applied Mathematics and Optimization Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 41; ISSN 0095-4616
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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