Optimization-constrained differential equations with active set changes (Q831374)

This paper deals with parameterized DAEs featuring algebraic inequalities (not only exact constraints), for which solutions should realize an optimization objective. Upon topological and metric conditions, the authors build the theory of such problems: solution existence, uniqueness and dependency to the parameters. The theory gives regularities conditions for such a system to have a generalized index one (Theorem 3.1) and adapt them to the parameterized optimization problem (Theorem 4.1). The content is quite notational though comprehensive, and well organized. It is claimed to be computationally relevant, in that the use of lexigographic directional derivative helps to solve the optimization condition, locally. Really useful for experts of the field, this appealing results need additional examples from real control systems (as mentioned in the introduction) to help right understanding.