Numerical solution of optimization problems in vibrational mechanics using the characteristics method

Optimal control problems with a terminal pay-off functional are considered. The dynamics of the control system consists of rapid oscillatory and slow non-linear motions. A numerical method for solving these problems using the characteristics of the Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation is presented. Estimates of the accuracy of the method are obtained. A theorem is proved which enables one to determine the class of functions containing the optimal preset control to be obtained. The results of the numerical solution of a terminal optimization problem for a fast non-linear pendulum are presented.