Abstract:
A system of linear ordinary differential equations is examined under the assumption that, in addition to the basic conditions, which in general are nonlocal and are specified by a Stieltjes integral, certain redundant (and possibly also nonlocal) conditions are imposed. Generically, such a problem has no solution. A principle for constructing an auxiliary system is proposed. This system replaces the original one and is normally consistent with all the conditions prescribed. A method for solving this auxiliary problem is analyzed. The method is numerically stable if the auxiliary problem is numerically stable.
Key words:linear system of ordinary differential equations, redundant nonlocal conditions, numerical stability.