The LQGP Problem: A Manufacturing Application

by John J. Westman and Floyd B. Hanson

1997 American Control Conference Proceedings Paper

ABSTRACT: The Linear Quadratic Gaussian Poisson (LQGP) problem denotes an optimal control problem with linear dynamics and quadratic costs with both Gaussian and Poisson noise disturbances. The LQGP problem provides a benchmark model with sufficient complexity while permitting formal solutions for testing both theoretical and computational methods. The problem is examined and is illustrated with a flexible, multistage manufacturing system application.
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