Agent-based Simulation and Support of C3 Decisionmaking Using a Command and Control Research Network

Abstract

This paper describes approach, methodology, and potential application areas for agent technologies in C2 performance and primarily focuses on the development of agent-based constructed forces. The platform involved is the AWACS-AEDGE(TradeMark). This is a distributed, real- time team decision support environment comprised of simulators, entity framework, intelligent agents and user interfaces. The AEDGE is constructed as a federation of intelligent agent-based functions that enable user-friendly scenario construction, emulation of friendly and hostile entities, and dynamic scenario control. Its architecture and decision making algorithms are examined, as well as agent technology and utilization in the realms of constructive forces, synthetic team members, and decision support.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA462000

Entities

People

  • Christopher Barnes
  • Linda R. Elliott
  • Plamen V. Petrov

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Algorithms
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Intelligent Agents
  • Military Research
  • Reliability
  • Rules Of Engagement
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control