Intelligent Assistants for Distributed Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, Validation, and Maintenance
Abstract
This research has developed an integrated set of tools, called Disciple 2008 learning agent shell, for continuous acquisition of knowledge directly from subject matter experts, and for the integration, validation, and maintenance of the acquired knowledge. During mixed-initiative problem solving sessions, Intelligent Disciple assistants supporting individual subject matter experts acquire their problem solving expertise by employing an integrated set of learning, maintenance and validation methods. The acquired knowledge is shared by the subject matter experts and their Disciple assistants in a distributed and hierarchical repository. The Disciple 2008 learning agent shell was used to develop and transition Disciple-COG, a problem solving and learning agent for center of gravity analysis. Disciple-COG is regularly used in courses at the US Army War College and was also successfully used at the Air War College. The transition of Disciple-COG is supported by lecture notes and the text book Agent-assisted Center of Gravity Analysis that provides both a detailed description of the developed center of gravity analysis approach, and step by step instructions for using Disciple-COG.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA483150
Entities
People
- Gheorghe Tecuci
- Mihai Boicu
Organizations
- George Mason University