An Expert System to Provide Guidance on the Operation of Installed Damage Control Systems Aboard Naval Ships in Emergency Situations

Abstract

This thesis discusses the design and implementation of Emergency, a prototype expert damage-control-guidance system. It provides recommendations on emergency action procedures, and information on the location and use of the installed damage control system aboard the ship to Damage Control Central personnel, who can transmit the information to the On-scene leader at the site of the emergency. This prototype system handles emergencies involving personnel injuries, fire, flooding, or fumes. A type of decision lattice control structure was used for the program. The program takes advantage of the similiarities that occur during all emergencies with general procedures at the top of the lattice. At the bottom of the lattice, procedures handle the detailed requirements for the identified hazard and source. This structure allows for future additions to or revisions of the methods of combating emergencies. The program Emergency has laid some valuable groundwork for a prototype aboard a Naval ship.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177290

Entities

People

  • Bernard G. Gogel

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engineering
  • Expert Systems
  • Explosive Gases
  • First Aid
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Programming Languages

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design