Monograph, M. Science, 1966, 392. Basic Concepts . Problem Statement and Solution Methods. Elements of the Theory of Linear Systems Optimal . by Speed. Synthesis problem. Optimum second-order systems Chapter I. Systems with a linear part of two integrating links. Motion Equations and Permissible Effects. Phase portrait of the optimal system. Optimal control algorithm. Delayed systems. Examples of systems. Systems with a neutral linear part. Motion Equations and Permissible Effects. Phase portrait of the optimal system. Optimal control algorithm. System with unstable object. Delayed system. Examples of systems. Systems with inertial linear part. Phase portrait of the optimal system. Optimal control algorithm. Systems with unstable linear part. Delayed systems. Example of an optimal system. Systems with oscillatory linear part. Basic Equations. Optimal management of a sustainable facility. Optimal control of unstable object. Optimal processes in a delayed system. Optimal systems above second order. Systems with a linear part of three integrating links. System equations and allowable effects.. Optimal transients under typical external influences. Selection of parameters of the executive mechanism and. Synthesis of optimal control . Simplification of the control algorithm. Synthesis of an optimal latency system. Quasi-Optimal Control. Example of the system. Systems with a linear part of inertial and two integrating units. System equations and allowable effects. Optimal transients under typical external influences. Selection of parameters of the executive mechanism and. Synthesis of optimal control . Simplification of the control algorithm. Synthesis of an optimal latency system. Quasi-Optimal Control. Examples of quasi-optimal systems. Systems with a linear part of integrating and two inertial units. Equations of the system. Calculation of optimal transition processes. Synthesis of optimal control . Synthesis of an optimal latency system. Quasi-Optimal Control. Examples of quasi-optimal systems. Systems of the third order with oscillatory linear part. Basic Equations. Synthesis of optimal control . Systems of arbitrary order . Calculation of optimal transition processes under typical external influences. Synthesis of one class of optimal high-order systems. Quasi-Optimal Control. Literature. Subject Index.