Journal Papers – Autonomous Controls Laboratory

Group members and graduate students advised are marked by “*” and close collaborators are marked by “†”.

2019

“Lossless convexification for optimal control problems with multiple inputs and a control exclusivity constraint,” Automatica, in review, 2019. D. Malyuta, M. Szmuk, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Successive convexification for real-time 6-DoF powered descent guidance with state-triggered constraints,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, in review, 2019. M. Szmuk, T. P. Reynolds, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Dual quaternion based 6-DoF powered descent guidance with state-triggered constraints,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, in review, 2019. T. P. Reynolds, M. Szmuk, M. Mesbahi†, B. Açıkmeşe, and J. M. Carson†	PDF version
“A primal-dual approach to Markovian network optimization,” IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, in review, 2019. Y. Yu, D. Calderone, S. H. Li*, L. J. Ratliff†, B. Açıkmeşe, and M. Mesbahi†	PDF version
“Successive convexification: A super linearly convergent algorithm for non-convex optimal control problems,”SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (SICON), in review, 2019. Y. Mao, M. Szmuk, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Robust stabilization of nonlinear systems using periodic event-triggered control,” Automatica, revision in review, 2019. X. Xu, A. Tahir, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Observer-based controllers for incrementally quadratic nonlinear systems with disturbances: Continuous-time and event-triggered cases,” IEEE Transactions in Automatic Control, accepted 2019. X. Xu*, B. Açıkmeşe, and M. Corless†	PDF version
“Approximate convex hull based scenario truncationfor chance constrained trajectory optimization,” Automatica, Accepted, 2019. H. Sartipizadeh* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Mass-spring-damper network for distributedoptimization in non-euclidean spaces: Continuous and discrete time methods,” Automatica, accepted, 2019. Y. Yu*, B. Açıkmeşe, and M. Mesbahi†	PDF version
“Approximate multiparametric mixed-integer convex programming,” IEEE Control System Letters (L-CSL), accepted, 2019. D. Malyuta* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Markov decision processes with sequential sensor measurements,” Automatica, vol. 103, pp. 450–460, 2019. M. El Chamie, D. Janak, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Controlled Markov processes with safety state constraints,” IEEE Transactions in Automatic Control, vol. 64, no. 3, pp. 1003–1018, 2019. M. El Chamie, Y. Yu, B. Açıkmeşe, and M. Ono†	PDF version

2018

“Approximation of the constrained joint spectral radius via algebraic lifting,” Automatica, in review, 2018. X. Xu* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Bregman parallel direction method of multipliers for distributed optimization via mirror Markov mixing,” The IEEE Control Systems Letters, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 302–306, 2018. Y. Yu*, B. Açıkmeşe, and M. Mesbahi†	PDF version
“Safe Metropolis–Hastings algorithm and its application to swarm control,” System and Control Letters, vol. 111, pp. 40–48, 2018. M. El Chamie* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Safe markov chains for density control of on/off agents with observed transitions,” IEEE Transactions in Automatic Control, vol. 63, no. 5, pp. 1442 – 1449, 2018. N. Demirer, M. El Chamie, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version

2017

“Model predictive control in aerospace systems: Current state and opportunities,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 7, pp. 1541–1566, Published online, January 2017. U. Eren*, A. Prach, B. Kocer, S. Rakovic†, E. Kayacan, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Flight testing of real-time convex optimization based guidance algorithm G-FOLD – guidance for fuel optimal large divert,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, no. 40, pp. 213–229, 2017. D. P. Scharf†, D. Dueri*, B. Açıkmeşe, J. Benito†, and J. Casoliva†	PDF version
“Customized real-time interior-point methods for on board powered descent guidance,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, no. 40, pp. 197–212, 2017. D. Dueri, B. Açıkmeşe, D. P. Scharf†, and M. W. Harris	PDF version

2016

“Robust controller design for automated kick handling in managed pressure drilling,” IFAC Journal of Process Control, vol. 47, pp. 46–57, November 2016. U. J. Aarsnes†, B. Açıkmeşe, A. Ambrus, and O. M. Aamo,	PDF version
“Minimum error dissipative power reduction control allocation via lexicographic convex optimization for momentum control systems,”IEEE Transactions on Control System Technology, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 678–686, 2016. D. Dueri*, F. Leve†, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version

2015

“Decentralized probabilistic density control of mobile agent swarms with spatial and temporal safety constraints,” Autonomous Robots, vol. 39, no. 4, pp. 537–554, 2015. N. Demir, U. Eren, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Convex necessary and sufficient conditions for density safety constraints in markov chain synthesis,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 60, no. 10, pp. 2813–2818, 2015. B. Açıkmeşe, N. Demir, and M. W. Harris	PDF version
“Constrained reachability and controllability sets for planetary precision landing via convex optimization,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 2067–2083, 2015. U. Eren, D. Dueri, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Markov chain approach to probabilistic guidance for swarms of autonomous agents,” Asian Journal of Control, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 1105–1124, 2015. Best paper award for 2015. B. Açıkmeşe and D. S. Bayard†	PDF version

2014

“Decentralized observers with consensus filters for distributed discrete-time linear systems,” Automatica, vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 1037–1052, 2014. B. Açıkmeşe, M. Mandic*, and J. L. Speyer	PDF version
“Lossless convexification of non-convex optimal control problems for state constrained linear systems,” Automatica, vol. 50, no. 9, pp. 2304–2311, 2014. M. W. Harris* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Mars science laboratory flyaway guidance, navigation, and control system design,” AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 1227–1236, 2014. B. Açıkmeşe, S. W. Sell, A. M. S. Martin†, and J. J. Biesiadecki	PDF version
“Maximum divert for planetary landing using convex optimization,” Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, vol. 162, no. 3, pp. 975–995, 2014. M. W. Harris* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Minimum time rendezvous of multiple spacecraft using differential drag,” AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 365–373, 2014. M. W. Harris* and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version

2013

“In-flight dynamical method to verify sample collection for small-body sample return mission,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 230–243, 2013. J. M. Carson†, D. S. Bayard†, and B. Açıkmeşe	PDF version
“Lossless convexification of the softlanding optimal control problem with non-convex control bound and pointing constraints,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 2104–2113, 2013. B. Açıkmeşe, J. M. Carson†, and L. Blackmore†	PDF version
“A robust model predictive control algorithm augmented with a reactive safety mode,” Automatica, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 1251–1260, 2013. J. M. Carson†, B. Açıkmeşe, R. M. Murray, and D. G. MacMartin	PDF version

2012

“Swarm-keeping strategies for spacecraft under J2 and atmospheric drag perturbations,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 1492–1506, 2012. D. Morgan, S.-J. Chung, L. Blackmore†, B. Açıkmeşe, D. Bayard†, and F. Y. Hadaegh	PDF version
“Lossless convexification of control constraints for a class of nonlinear optimal control problems,” Systems & Control Letters, vol. 61, no. 8, pp. 863–870, 2012. L. Blackmore†, B. Açıkmeşe, and J. M. Carson†	PDF version

Pre 2012

“Lossless convexification of a class of optimal control problems with non-convex control constraints,” Automatica, vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 341–347, 2011. B. Açıkmeşe and L. Blackmore†	PDF version
“Observers for systems with nonlinearities satisfying incremental quadratic constraints,” Automatica, vol. 47, no. 7, pp. 1339–1348, 2011. B. Açıkmeşe and M. Corless†	PDF version
“A robust model predictive control algorithm for incrementally conic uncertain/nonlinear systems,” International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 563–590, 2011. B. Açıkmeşe, J. M. Carson†, and D. S. Bayard†	PDF version
“Minimum-landing-error powered-descent guidance for Mars landing using convex optimization,”Journal of guidance, control, and dynamics, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 1161–1171, 2010. L. Blackmore†, B. Açıkmeşe, and D. P. Scharf†	PDF version
“Stability analysis with quadratic lyapunov functions: Some necessary and sufficient multiplier conditions,” Systems & control letters, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 78–94, 2008. B. Açıkmeşe and M. Corless†	PDF version
“Formulation and analysis of stability for spacecraft formations,” IET Control Theory & Applications, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 461–474, 2007. B. Açıkmeşe, F. Y. Hadaegh, D. P. Scharf†, and S. R. Ploen†	PDF version
“Convex programming approach to powered descent guidance for Mars landing,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 1353–1366, 2007. B. Açıkmeşe and S. R. Ploen†	PDF version
“Robust tracking and disturbance rejection of bounded rate signals for uncertain/nonlinear systems,” International Journal of Control, vol. 76, no. 11, pp. 1129–1141, 2003. B. Açıkmeşe and M. Corless†	PDF version
“Robust output tracking for uncertain/nonlinear systems subject to almost constant disturbances,” Automatica, vol. 38, no. 11, pp. 1919–1926, 2002. B. Açıkmeşe and M. Corless†	PDF version