Human Interaction With Software Agents (HISA)
Abstract
Agent based systems are rapidly emerging to support users as the knowledge and complexity of computer-based information systems increases. Software agents are currently being used to monitor data sources, bringing back only the information that is of relevance to a particular user. The primary object of the Human Interaction with Software Agents (HISA) project was to develop a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to task and manage software agents. Software agents were modeled and implemented using BBNs Distributed Operator Model Architecture (D-OMAR). D-OMAR was chosen since the D-OMAR environment supports discrete-event simulations of agents driven by goals and procedures. In addition, D-OMAR supports parallel activities, its agents can respond to asynchronous signals of events, and it supports semantic level communications between agents. The focus of the effort was placed on how Channel Plans are developed at the Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC), specifically the early detection and communication of Maximum on the Ground (MOG) restrictions, and messages from Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) files regarding airfield restrictions. This report covers the development of a GUI where D-OMAR software agents monitoring NOTAMs could post notices to human planners. The intent was to alert the planner of problems as they occur so that the Channel Planner has more time to research problems caused by the change and to make the required mission adjustment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA400412
Entities
People
- Alice M. Mulvehill
- Randall Whitaker