Application of Artificial Intelligence in a Conflict Analysis Decision Aid
Abstract
This report documents the research conducted to develop a decision aid for an operations research methodology, conflict analysis. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the feasibility of blending artificial intelligence and operations research techniques. A prototype system was designed, developed, and implemented in the form of an expert system. Unique in this design, was the expert system embedded completely within a conventional C language program. The prototype automated many of the tedious calculations and processes performed in a classic conflict analysis. The development process was conducted in three phases. First, the system requirements were established. Second, design tradeoffs were made in the choice of tools and software. Third, the prototype was built using two parallel development tracks. Separate design components were completed in the conventional C language program and in the expert system program. When fully tested and debugged, the two programs were integrated within the C language program. Proper system performance was evaluated by comparison of results using a varied selection of classic problems. Finally, the results fo the research are presented with recommendations for future work. Keywords: These; Military applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA185493
Entities
People
- Rollin J. Lutz Jr.
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology