Project STEAMER: 3. Using Qualitative Simulation to Generate Explanations of how to Operate Complex Physical Devices

Abstract

The main objective of the STEAMER effort is to develop and evaluate advanced knowledge-based techniques for use in low-cost portable training systems. The project is focused on propulsion engineering as a domain in which to investigate these computer-based training techniques. This report, the third in a series on the STEAMER project, describes a method based on incremental qualitative simulations for automatically generating explanations in and animating diagrams to explain the operation of complex physical devices such as those found in propulsion plants. Keywords: Propulsion engineering; Intelligent computer-assisted instruction; Artificial intelligence; Computer graphics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA217154

Entities

People

  • Albert Stevens
  • Kenneth Forbus

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Pressure
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Diagrams
  • Engineering
  • Graphics
  • Instructions
  • Interactive Graphics
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML