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Optimal parameter estimation of dynamical systems using direct transcription methods

Paul WilliamsSchool of Aerospace, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering, P.O. Box 73, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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Pavel Trivailo
Pages 377-409 | Received 01 May 2004, Accepted 01 Feb 2005, Published online: 26 Jan 2007

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