Abstract
Simulation is a well-known technique, but in many circumstances there is a need to include the actions of intelligent decision-makers within the model. Two routes have been suggested: Visual Interactive Simulation (VIS), which uses the decision-maker directly, or Expert Systems (ES), which model the decision-maker. In this article, Terry Williams proposes a combined route, using a VIS to elicit behaviour, then ES to emulate the behaviour, then embedding the ES within the simulation. The methodology is illustrated by a case-study of replenishment at sea in the Royal Navy.
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Terry Williams
TERRY WILLIAMS is currently Director of Postgraduate Studies at Strathclyde University's Management Scient Department. He was previously with YARD Ltd (which later became BAeSema Ltd), where he worked in simulation and applied probability, and in particular in Project Risk Management (PRM). He is continuing PRM research and consultancy from academia.