Cases for Automating Realistic Threat Simulation (CARTS)

We propose to develop technology that uses Cases for Automating Realistic Threat Simulation (CARTS). CARTS will automate some of the work that experts currently do as part of threat data generation. We will apply and combine three families of techniques in building CARTS: (1) knowledge acquisition, including structured interviews working through sample problems and their variants; (2) case library management, to collect and manage data and knowledge that can support new modeling efforts; and (3) purpose-specific reasoning mechanisms, including rules, behavior transition networks, qualitative influence graphs, a scheduling engine, and image processing modules. During Phase II we will build on our Phase I work by developing and validating an operational prototype with capabilities focused on electro-optical and infrared modeling. We will also extend our research by prototyping capabilities for other aspects of threat missile modeling. Finally, we will prepare for Phase III transition and commercialization. Approved for Public Release | 17-MDA-9219 (31 May 17)