Title :
The use of agent-based models in military concept development
Author :
Cares, Jeffrey R.
Author_Institution :
Alidade Consulting, Newport, RI, USA
Abstract :
Modeling and simulation of military operational concepts has historically been exceedingly difficult and costly. This is in part due to the inherent complexity of military operations. This paper discusses a method of analysis, Agent-Based Modeling, which brings an appropriate level of complexity to the task of evaluating military operational concepts. Techniques for military concept development are addressed and a potential case study is presented.
Keywords :
digital simulation; military computing; multi-agent systems; software agents; agent-based modeling; complexity; military operational concepts; military operations; Availability; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Decision making; Defense industry; Delay; Mathematical model; Military computing; Personnel; Power system modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7614-5
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2002.1172983
