Accession Number:

AD0276533

Title:

Dynamic Programming, Intelligent Machines, and Self-Organizing Systems

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Bellman, Richard

Report Date:

1962-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

Aspects of problem formulation and problem solution are discussed. In particular, the relevance of these matters to the field of intelligent machines and some connections with the theory and application of dynamic programming are treated. The practical application of scientific philosophy as a technique to guide research and to avoid undue waste of time, energy, and talent is developed.

Descriptors:

• *OPERATIONS RESEARCH
• COMPUTERS
• CYBERNETICS
• DOCUMENTS
• RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
• THEORY

Subject Categories:

• Operations Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE