Towards an Agent-Based, Autonomous Tactical System for C4ISR Operations

Abstract

Software agent involvement in combat computer systems can provide lightweight, dynamic automation to the warfighter. Current intelligence systems are limited by the abilities of the warfighters to gather, assimilate, report, and execute on intelligence. Through the research and design for the Overshadow system, we found using agents practical for automation capabilities in tactical systems where optimization of operation and human simulation are important factors. In the paper we provide an overview of the architecture and design decisions made during the Overshadow system development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA503398

Entities

People

  • R.j. Keisler

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Data Fusion
  • Databases
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Systems
  • Multiagent Systems
  • Optimization
  • Simulations
  • Software Agents
  • Surveillance
  • Warfare
  • Web Service

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

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