Defence Industry Applications of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems

Defense and security related applications are increasingly being tackled by researchers and practioners using technologies developed in the field of Intelligent Agent research. This book is a collection of recent refereed papers drawn from workshops and o

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Defense Industry Applications of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems Michal Pechoucek Ý Ý Simon G. Thompson Holger Voos Editors

Whitestein Series in Software Agent Technologies and Autonomic Computing

Series Editors: Marius Walliser Stefan Brantschen Monique Calisti Stefan Schinkinger

This series reports new developments in agent-based software technologies and agentoriented software engineering methodologies, with particular emphasis on applications in the area of autonomic computing & communications. The spectrum of the series includes research monographs, high quality notes resulting from research and industrial projects, outstanding Ph.D. theses, and the proceedings of carefully selected conferences. The series is targeted at promoting advanced research and facilitating know-how transfer to industrial use.

About Whitestein Technologies Whitestein Technologies is a leading innovator in the area of software agent technologies and autonomic computing & communications. Whitestein Technologies‘ offering includes advanced products, solutions, and services for various applications and industries, as well as a comprehensive middleware for the development and operation of autonomous, selfmanaging, and self-organizing systems and networks. Whitestein Technologies‘ customers and partners include innovative global enterprises, service providers, and system integrators, as well as universities, technology labs, and other research institutions.

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Defence Industry Applications of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems Michal Pechoucek Ý Ý Simon G. Thompson Holger Voos Editors

Birkhäuser Basel · Boston · Berlin

Editors: Michal Pechoucek Ý Ý Department of Cybernetics )DFXOW\RI(OHFWULFDO(QJLQHHULQJ Czech Technical University 7HFKQLFND   &=3UDJXH  Czech Republic [email protected]

  

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