Title: An initial agent behaviour modelling and definition methodology as applied to unmanned aerial vehicle simulations

Authors: William E. Marsh, Raymond R. Hill

Addresses: Virtual Reality Applications Centre, 1620 Howe Hall, 2274, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-2274, USA. ' Wright State University, 207 Russ Engineering Centre, 3640 Col. Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435, USA

Abstract: In some agent-based modelling systems, it is difficult for domain-expert users to define and implement agent behaviours without possessing extensive programming knowledge. This research developed a process through which non-programmer, domain experts can effectively interact with a modelling environment to define, develop and implement agent-based behaviours. This paper presents a new methodology for the definition and implementation of UAV agent behaviours based on diagramming an agent|s controller state and using diagram syntax to generate the executable algorithm. No programming knowledge is required to reuse modular behaviours and trigger. After describing the methodology, a sample scenario is presented as a proof-of-concept.

Keywords: simulation; agent behaviour; behaviour modelling; unmanned aerial vehicles; UAVs; agent-based modelling; multi-agent systems; agent-based systems.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSPM.2008.022073

International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling, 2008 Vol.4 No.2, pp.119 - 129

Published online: 17 Dec 2008 *

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