An Example of How Expert Systems Could Assist Operations Planning
Abstract
Expert Systems is a computer technology that automates decision trees using IF ... THEN ... ELSE rules. It has been successfully employed in areas where the diagnosis of problems involves answering a logical series of questions. The thesis of this paper is that Expert Systems could assist J3 Plans by providing the structure of an automated checklist. Using this approach, we would hope to "close the loop" from planning, to execution, to lessons learned and back to planning. The example that is presented is from Operation Griffon. This is a new Operation Plan to provide humanitarian aid anywhere in the World on 48 hours notice. The Department of National Defence (DND) will work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) to decide if DND should deploy the operation in a particular scenario. During the DND assessment of the situation, a checklist will be used to evaluate: the possibility of conflict in the area, the type of disaster, the geography and climate, the availability of aircraft, the readiness status of the Griffon kit, financial considerations, and other competing tasks. An automated version of this checklist has been developed as an example of how Expert Systems could be used to assist Operations Planners.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA640553
Entities
People
- E. Guersel
- G. W. Frank
- Ivan W. Taylor
Organizations
- Department of National Defence