Predicting the performance of distributed knowledge-based systems: a modeling approach
Jasmina Pavlin · Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) · 1983
A model of a distributed knowledge-based system is presented. The model captures the features specific to those systems, such as alternative paths to the solution utilization of inexact and/or incomplete knowledge and data, dynamic task creation, complex subproblem dependencies and focusing aspect of problem solving. The model is applied to the analysis of communication policies in a distributed interpretation system. The result of the analysis is the best policy for the given environment and system conditions. Another use of the model as a real-time simulation tool is suggested.