Knowledge-Based Software Assistant (KBSA) Technology Transfer Consortium: Status Report 1
Abstract
RADC's Knowledge Based Software Assistant (KBSA) program sprung from a 1983 Rome Air Development Center (RADC) technical report entitled 'Report on a Knowledge Based Software Assistant'. That document integrated key ideas on how artificial intelligence might be used to design, develop and maintain software over the complete life cycle. The report's general intent was to suggest a program that could bring an order-of-magnitude productivity complex systems involving mission-critical computer resources. Since then, RADC has initiated and completed the first of three multiple-contract phases intended to develop both a KBSA and its supporting technologies. The second phase is well under way. The success of the KBSA program has meant that RADC has had to devise effective measures for transferring its early technology to potential defense contractors. Thus, the Knowledge Based Software Assistant Technology Transfer Consortium (KBSA TTC) was inaugurated. Because the consortium was founded on quid-pro-quo exchanges not directly involving money, this technology transfer approach has been as much of an experiment in method as an exercise in necessity. This report takes stock of the consortium's experiences and achievements over the first 1-1/ 2 years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA233035
Entities
People
- Donald M. Elefante
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory