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Main Authors: Waterman, Adam, Guay, Martin
Format: Preprint
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.22123
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author Waterman, Adam
Guay, Martin
author_facet Waterman, Adam
Guay, Martin
contents We present a framework for optimal trajectory generation in flow-driven systems governed by the Navier-Stokes equations, combining a Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) reduced0order model (ROM) with Model Predictive Control (MPC). The approach (i) approximates the velocity field from data via snapshot POD and orthogonal projection, (ii) derives a Galerkin-projected dynamical model in reduced coordinates, and (iii) employs MPC to plan control inputs that steer an agent through the predicted flow while satisfying state and actuation constraints. By leveraging reduced-order modeling, the method enables real-time control in high-dimensional flow environments. Simulations demonstrate accurate flow-field reconstruction and efficient trajectory generation within realistic wind environments.
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spellingShingle Model Predictive Path Planning in Navier-Stokes Flow with POD-Based Reduced-Order Models
Waterman, Adam
Guay, Martin
Optimization and Control
Systems and Control
We present a framework for optimal trajectory generation in flow-driven systems governed by the Navier-Stokes equations, combining a Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) reduced0order model (ROM) with Model Predictive Control (MPC). The approach (i) approximates the velocity field from data via snapshot POD and orthogonal projection, (ii) derives a Galerkin-projected dynamical model in reduced coordinates, and (iii) employs MPC to plan control inputs that steer an agent through the predicted flow while satisfying state and actuation constraints. By leveraging reduced-order modeling, the method enables real-time control in high-dimensional flow environments. Simulations demonstrate accurate flow-field reconstruction and efficient trajectory generation within realistic wind environments.
title Model Predictive Path Planning in Navier-Stokes Flow with POD-Based Reduced-Order Models
topic Optimization and Control
Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.22123