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14 papers
Guided Policy Search using Sequential Convex Programming for Initialization of Trajectory Optimization Algorithms
Taewan Kim, Purnanand Elango, Danylo Malyuta +1
Nonlinear trajectory optimization algorithms have been developed to handle optimal control problems with nonlinear dynamics and nonconvex constraints in trajectory planning. The pe…
Advances in Trajectory Optimization for Space Vehicle Control
Danylo Malyuta, Yue Yu, Purnanand Elango +1
Space mission design places a premium on cost and operational efficiency. The search for new science and life beyond Earth calls for spacecraft that can deliver scientific payloads…
Fast Homotopy for Spacecraft Rendezvous Trajectory Optimization with Discrete Logic
Danylo Malyuta, Behcet Acikmese
This paper presents a computationally efficient optimization algorithm for solving nonconvex optimal control problems that involve discrete logic constraints. Traditional solution…
Convex Optimization for Trajectory Generation
Danylo Malyuta, Taylor P. Reynolds, Michael Szmuk +4
Reliable and efficient trajectory generation methods are a fundamental need for autonomous dynamical systems of tomorrow. The goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive tut…
Lossless Convexification of Optimal Control Problems with Semi-continuous Inputs
Danylo Malyuta, Behcet Acikmese
This paper presents a novel convex optimization-based method for finding the globally optimal solutions of a class of mixed-integer non-convex optimal control problems. We consider…
Long-Duration Fully Autonomous Operation of Rotorcraft Unmanned Aerial Systems for Remote-Sensing Data Acquisition
Danylo Malyuta, Christian Brommer, Daniel Hentzen +3
Recent applications of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to precision agriculture have shown increased ease and efficiency in data collection at precise remote locations. However, furt…
Fast Trajectory Optimization via Successive Convexification for Spacecraft Rendezvous with Integer Constraints
Danylo Malyuta, Taylor P. Reynolds, Michael Szmuk +2
In this paper we present a fast method based on successive convexification for generating fuel-optimized spacecraft rendezvous trajectories in the presence of mixed-integer constra…
Dual Quaternion Based Powered Descent Guidance with State-Triggered Constraints
Taylor P. Reynolds, Michael Szmuk, Danylo Malyuta +3
This paper presents a numerical algorithm for computing 6-degree-of-freedom free-final-time powered descent guidance trajectories. The trajectory generation problem is formulated u…
Partition-based Feasible Integer Solution Pre-computation for Hybrid Model Predictive Control
Danylo Malyuta, Behcet Acikmese, Martin Cacan +1
For multiparametric mixed-integer convex programming problems such as those encountered in hybrid model predictive control, we propose an algorithm for generating a feasible partit…
Real-Time Quad-Rotor Path Planning Using Convex Optimization and Compound State-Triggered Constraints
Michael Szmuk, Danylo Malyuta, Taylor P. Reynolds +2
The contribution of this paper is the application of compound state-triggered constraints (STCs) to real-time quad-rotor path planning. Originally developed for rocket landing appl…
Approximate Multiparametric Mixed-integer Convex Programming
Danylo Malyuta, Behcet Acikmese
We propose an algorithm for generating explicit solutions of multiparametric mixed-integer convex programs to within a given suboptimality tolerance. The algorithm is applicable to…
Robust Model Predictive Control for Linear Systems with State and Input Dependent Uncertainties
Danylo Malyuta, Behcet Acikmese, Martin Cacan
This paper presents a computationally efficient robust model predictive control law for discrete linear time invariant systems subject to additive disturbances that may depend on t…
Lossless convexification of non-convex optimal control problems with disjoint semi-continuous inputs
Danylo Malyuta, Michael Szmuk, Behcet Acikmese
This paper presents a convex optimization-based method for finding the globally optimal solutions of a class of mixed-integer non-convex optimal control problems. We consider probl…
Long-Duration Autonomy for Small Rotorcraft UAS including Recharging
Christian Brommer, Danylo Malyuta, Daniel Hentzen +1
Many unmanned aerial vehicle surveillance and monitoring applications require observations at precise locations over long periods of time, ideally days or weeks at a time (e.g. eco…