Real-Time Optimization by Extremum-Seeking Control - Ariyur, Kartik B. (Honeywell Aerospace Electonic Systems) a Krstic, Miroslav (University of California, San Diego)

Extremum seeking is a method of adaptive control outside the classical paradigm or model reference and related schemes. The unique feature of extremum seeking as an optimization tool is that is is an on-line methodology, performed by feedback, and with the ability to achieve rapid convergence.