A knowledge-based expert system for scheduling of airborne astronomical observationsKAOS (Kuiper Airborne Observatory Scheduler) is a knowledge-based expert system developed at NASA Ames Research Center to assist in route planning of a C-141 flying astronomical observatory. This program determines a sequence of flight legs that enables sequential observations of a set of heavenly bodies derived from a list of desirable objects. The possible flight legs are constrained by problems of observability, avoiding flyovers of warning and restricted military zones, and running out of fuel. A significant contribution of the KAOS program is that it couples computational capability with a reasoning system.
Document ID
19860064889
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Nachtsheim, P. R. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Gevarter, W. B. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Stutz, J. C. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Banda, C. P. (Informatics General Corp. Palo Alto, CA, United States)