An Introduction to Software Agents

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Abstract:

This paper provides the reader with a general background on software agents, covering the main topics found in the agent literature. It consolidates pertinent information from a wide variety of sources into a single comprehensive document. Its aim is to provide enough information to educate those unfamiliar with agents, and guide them in deciding whether or not agents are an appropriate modelling tool for their own work.

Author(s):
Randall, Tania E.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ATLANTIC DARTMOUTH (CANADA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memorandum
Pagination:
0070

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DRDC-A-TM-2007-221
Project Number(s):
11BT
Monitor Series:
DRDC-A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.4.2_Select Actions; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, BEHAVIOR, COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE, LITERATURE SURVEYS, MODELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE AGENTS, BEHAVIOUR MODELLING, SYNTHETIC, INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE, BELIEFS DESIRES INTENTIONS AGENT MODEL, MAS(MULTI AGENT SYSTEMS)
Report Date:
2008 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2016 Sep 12