Research Article
Bifurcation Analysis and Multiobjective Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Sustainable Ecosystems
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
37-43
Received:
1 October 2024
Accepted:
17 October 2024
Published:
11 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijssam.20240903.11
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Abstract: Objective: All optimal control work involving ecological models involves single objective optimization. In this work, we perform multiobjective nonlinear model predictive control (MNLMPC) in conjunction with bifurcation analysis on an ecosystem model. Methods: Bifurcation analysis was performed using the MATLAB software MATCONT while the multi-objective nonlinear model predictive control was performed by using the optimization language PYOMO. Results: Rigorous proof showing the existence of bifurcation (branch) points is presented along with computational validation. It is also demonstrated (both numerically and analytically) that the presence of the branch points was instrumental in obtaining the Utopia solution when the multiobjective nonlinear model prediction calculations were performed. Conclusions: The main conclusions of this work are that one can attain the utopia point in MNLMPC calculations because of the branch points that occur in the ecosystem model and the presence of the branch point can be proved analytically. The use of rigorous mathematics to enhance sustainability will be a significant step in encouraging sustainable development. The main practical implication of this work is that the strategies developed here can be used by all researchers involved in maximizing sustainability The future work will involve using these mathematical strategies to other ecosystem models and food chain models which will be a huge step in developing strategies to address problems involving nutrition.
Abstract: Objective: All optimal control work involving ecological models involves single objective optimization. In this work, we perform multiobjective nonlinear model predictive control (MNLMPC) in conjunction with bifurcation analysis on an ecosystem model. Methods: Bifurcation analysis was performed using the MATLAB software MATCONT while the multi-obje...
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