Intelligent agent-based software architecture for combat performance under overwhelming information inflow and uncertainty

Abstract

analyzing hundreds of data sets gathered from various information sources, and (b) reasoning on

Design of an Interactive Game for Teaching War Ethics

“…The use of games for teaching specialized skills to prospective or serving officers of the armed forces is a well accepted approach ( [1], [2], [3], [4], [7], [8], [9]). Officers, as well as many other professionals, need to be able of taking accurate decisions within very strict time limits while taking into account a large amount of possibly uncertain information.…”

“…The use of computer simulations for training (or aiding) personnel to efficiently cope with this kind of situations is always impeded by the fact that both the decision space of such problems, as well as the parameter space upon which these decisions are based are neither finite, nor can they be unambiguously defined [1]. What is proposed in literature therefore is the use of mathematical optimization to follow the situation as it evolves in real time or pseudo-real time ( [1], [6], [9], [11]).…”

“…The use of computer simulations has been extensively exploited for enhancing the training of Armed Forces officers in decision making for tactical situations [1]. Teaching of humanities courses like Philosophy or War Ethics still has a lot to benefit from the introduction of e-Learning technologies into the everyday didactic routine [2].…”

Measures of effectiveness:an annotated bibliography.

“…Hicks et al [20] describe an approach to a "tactical decision" tool that combines differential game theory and classic Bayesian probability theory. This unification of techniques is rare, according to Hicks et al The authors plan to use a "COTS based decision support architecture" (page 13) known as the "Agent Enhanced Decision Guide Environment (AEDGETM) " to implement a tool that they call a "Submarine Tactical Decision Aid.…”

Team Communication and Performance During Sustained Working Conditions

“…AWACS AEDGETM is a federation of intelligent agent-based functions that enables C2 scenario construction with multiple roles and entities (Hicks, Stoyen, & Zhu, 2001;Petrov & Stoyen, 2000). Intelligent agent technology enables decision support to each role and utilization of synthetic computer-driven role players.…”