Multiobjective Optimisation & Control (Engineering Systems Modelling and Control Series)

In control systems design there are often a number of design objectives to be considered. The objectives are sometimes conflicting and no design exists which can be considered best with respect to all objectives. Hence, there is an inevitable trade-off between design objectives, for example, between certain performance objectives and stability robustness. These considerations have led to the study of multiobjective optimization methods for control systems.

This book discusses multiobjective control as part of the design process. The control system objectives are described by a set of performance indices. This type of control problem appears in flight control design, in the control space structures and in industrial process control. The concept of a generic multiobjective control problem which involves different types of performance indices is generating increasing research interest.