Table 1 Pros and cons for direct and indirect methods
From: Geometric optimal control and applications to aerospace
| Â | Direct methods | Indirect methods |
|---|---|---|
A priori knowledge of the solution structure | Not required | Required |
Sensible to the initial condition | Not sensible | Very sensible |
Handle the state constraints | Easy | Difficult |
Convergence speed and accuracy | Relatively slow and inaccurate | Fast and accurate |
Computational aspect | Memory demanding | Parallelizable |