KEATS (Knowledge Engineering and Training System): A System to Support Knowledge Engineering and Training for Decision-Making Skills
Abstract
This report presents the development of advanced training technologies for decision-making skills. Training systems must, like decision aids, be based on expert knowledge of the target decision domain. Initial knowledge acquisition activities using structured and focused interview techniques to access the domain knowledge of decision makers in Air Force command and control nodes (Air Support Operations Centers or ASOCs) led to the identification of five types of methodological problems. The report describes and illustrates these problems, as well as a computer-based tool which is at least a partial solution to three of the five problems. This tool, the Knowledge Engineering and Training System (KEATS), is a software shell written in Smalltalk which runs on PC/AT-type machines. KEATS permits the utilization of domain expert knowledge in the generation of detailed and realistic design scenarios. Once created, these decision scenarios provide the stimulus for either training or knowledge engineering. KEATS was subjected to a 2-day formative evaluation trial with two experts. The trial was a successful demonstration of the concept of computer-aided knowledge engineering. The results are described, and conclusions and recommendations are offered. Keywords: Microcomputers, Tactical command and control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA216464
Entities
People
- Donald Johnston
- Fritz H. Brecke
- Gail Slemon
- Jane Mcgarvey
- Patrick Hays