Algorithms for Variable-Size Optimization : Applications in Space Systems and...

Algorithms for Variable-Size Optimization : Applications in Space Systems and Renewable Energy, Paperback by Abdelkhalik, Ossama, ISBN 036772345X, ISBN-13 9780367723453, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK

Many systems architecture optimization problems are characterized by a variable number of optimization variables. Many classical optimization algorithms are not suitable for such problems. Th presents recently developed optimization concepts that are designed to solve such problems. These new concepts are implemented using genetic algorithms and differential evolution. The examples and applications presented show the effectiveness of the use of these new algorithms in optimizing systems architectures.

Th focuses on systems architecture optimization. It covers new algorithms and its applications, besides reviewing fundamental mathematical concepts and classical optimization methods. It also provides detailed modeling of sample engineering problems. Th is suitable for graduate engineering students and engineers. The second part of th includes numerical examples on classical optimization algorithms, which are useful for undergraduate engineering students.

While focusing on the algorithms and their implementation, the applications in this book cover the space trajectory optimization problem, the optimization of earth orbiting satellites orbits, and the optimization of the wave energy converter dynamic system: architecture and control. These applications are illustrated in the starting of th, and are used as case studies in later chapters for the optimization methods presented in th.