Development of graphical time response using the OPTSYSX Program

This thesis discusses the modification of aid additions to an existing Optimal Systems Control FORTE AN Program (OPTSYS) originally obtained from Professor Arthur E. Bryson of Stanford University and subsequently redesigned to run interactively on the IBM 33 33 VVCMS by Lieutenant Commander John G. Hoden of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). The modified FOBTEAN program (OPTSYSX) and the additional FOETEAN Programs (OPTCALC) and (OPTPLOT) are now designed to run interactively under VM/CMS on the IBM 3033 utilizing a library double precision numerical integration subroutine and high resolution precision plotting software to provide the user with a highly accurate time response of a system which has been designed on the OPTSYSX Program. This series of programs permits the user to rapidly design, analyze and test all types of Optimal Systems Co ntrol problems. Examples of the various types of problems are worked through to illustrate all of the capabilities available. http://archive.org/details/developmentofgra1094519259 Commander, United States Navy Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.