TPNSim++ is the object-oriented framework for the discrete event simulation of military systems, developed by authors. The simulation world view of TPNSim++ is on the basis of activity scanning. TPNSim++ is implemented as C++ class library under Windows 95/NT. It uses the extended timed Petri nets which are called TPNSim nets for simulation modeling tool. The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative study of TPNSim++ and SLAM II in the simulation of military maintenance systems for the validation and the applicability of TPNSim++. From this study, TPNSim++ and SLAMII have given the same results under the equivalent assumption. Thus we can get the validation of TPNSim++ and its applicability to the simulation of maintenance systems.

In this paper we suggested a performance evaluation model for future weapon systems. Weapon Performance Index(WPI) model transform the characteristics of alternatives as indices. We can easily obtain WPIs of alternatives with the model. The highest WPI recommended as the best solution. The performance elements in hierachy for future weapon systems are determined by systems engineering procedure. Priorities in hierachy can be determined through survey of experts engineering procedure. Priorities in hierachy can be determined through survey of experts and statistical analysis. Utility function is formulated as a probability model and utility score is predicted on the basis of historical data about the same category of weapon systems in the world. WPI is calculate from sum of product of priorities and utility scores. The model can be applied to trade-off analysis, cost and effectiveness analysis, war game model.

Internet users been rapidly increased due to the convenient GUI environment. Current Web-based HTTP/CGI client/server architecture has several problems such as the CGI bottleneck, no maintaince of state, and no load balancing. However, with Java and CORBA technologies called“Object Web technology”, we can solve them because Java is not only a mobile code but also a platform-independent code, and CORBA has ability to build distributed object and language-independent object model. The goal of “Object Web technology”is to create multivendor, multiOS, multilanguage“legoware”using objects. This paper implement“Book Search System”which is Web-based client/server architecture using distributed objects. Environments of this implementation are Hangul Windows NT(included IIS) server, Hangul Windows 95 client, Visigenic's VisiBroker for Java 1.2 which is a product of CORBA 2.0, HTTP protocol on TCP-IP-based, Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.0 database server, and the interface between application server and database is JDBC-ODBC bridge middleware.

There has been considerable research recently on uncertainty handling in the fields of artificial intelligence and knowledge-based system. Various numerical and non-numerical methods have been proposed for representing and propagating uncertainty in knowledge-based system. The Bayesian method, the Dempster-Shafer's Evidence Theory, the Certainty Factor model and the Fuzzy Set Theory are most frequently appeared in the knowledge-based system. Each of these four methods views uncertainty from a different perspective and propagates it differently. There is no single method which can handle uncertainty properly in all kinds of knowledge-based systems' domain. Therefore a knowledge-based system will work more effectively when the uncertainty handling method in the system fits to the system's environment. This paper proposed a framework for selecting proper uncertainty handling methods in knowledge-based system with respect to characteristics of problem domain and cognitive styles of experts. A schema with strategic/operational and unstructured/structured classification is employed to differenciate domain. And a schema with systematic/intuitive and preceptive/receptive classification is employed to differenciate experts' cognitive style. The characteristics of uncertainty handling methods are compared with characteristics of problem domains and cognitive styles respectively. Then a proper uncertainty handling method is proposed for each category.

In this paper, we consider an economic order quantity(EOQ) and an optimal discount pricing policy for the monopsony related to the weapon system acquisition. In the monopsony case, a buyer wishes to maximize the profit. However, a seller wants to minimize the total inventory related cost since a buyer can determine the purchase price for the product. We develop a generalized version of EOQ model for the monopsony, including one seller-one buyer model and two seller-one buyer model. A model of buyer reaction to any given pricing scheme is developed to show that there exits a unified pricing policy which motivates the buyer to increase its ordering quantity per order, thereby reducing the joint(buyer and seller) ordering and holding costs in the system.

There have been several research efforts to support interoperability among multiple databases. In integrating multiple databases, we must resolve schema conflicts due to the heterogeneity in databases. To resolve these conflicts, not only meta-data for database schemas but also general knowledge expressing the real world meanings associated with the database schemas are required. This paper presents a uniform representation method for relational schema and general knowledge base that is composed, among other things, of concept hierarchy and thematic roles in relationship, using the knowledge representation language Lk. This representation method has a flexible descriptive power which facilitates concepts to be expressed at different levels of granularity and can describe knowledge expressed in Lk are used for input of the next step, such as conflict resolution and query processing of multiple database.

This paper considers the shortest path problem combined with Min-Min-Sum objective for solving the problem of the military logistics. This paper develops a polynomial-time algorithm for the optimal solution. To analyze the real combat situation, the ability time and distance time of communication line are considered. The complexities of algorithm between previous study and the algorithm developed in this paper is presented. Finally we provide a simple example of application with randomly generated problem.

This paper illustrates the process of developing and configuring the prototype computer-assisted analysis system named as Work-Expert for analyzing occupational stress. A Work-Expert was developed to allow the nonexperts or line manager to utilize the existing knowledge in the area of occupational stress estimation, and to provide intelligent and computer-aided problem solving. The purpose of the system development is for future prediction and problem solving. Creating preventive measures, such as early detection of stress, proper placement and promotion of employees, job enlargement, employee identification, employee involvement, communication, and training of managers will be possible by using this system effectively.

This paper deals with the perishable inventory models with uncertainties of demand functions. The traditional perishable inventory costs of holding and stockout are incorporated into the cost function. The average expected cost will be minimized to find the optimal quantile estimator. After three candidate estimators are proposed on the basis of order statistics, they will be evaluated by the simulation results and statistical analysis. Then the transition procedure algorithm using this estimator will be proposed to make the optimal decision under uncertainty.

Currently, increasing the number of artillery units requires more deployment space in FABA. However, available positions of artillery units in FEBA is limited due to mountainous terrains. Therefore, it is hard to find enough artillery position space in accordance with the field artillery mannual. This paper studies on determination of the size of battery position in order to maximize the firing-effectiveness and to minimize the enemy threat. Also, it studies the possibility of reducing the size of a battery position. The optimum size of a battery position id obtained by using Dantzig's model and Supper Quick II model which produces the probability of kill data with various input data. As a result, it shows that the size of battery position can be reduced without decreasing the firing-effectiveness.

In this paper, we design and construct a high speed LAN(Local Area Network) using FDDI(Fiber Distributed Data Interface) and Frame Relay in order to support our multimedia communication services. A program of this communication network is divided into requirement analysis, design, establishment and test. First, we propose an optimal communication method that compares various network techniques in the requirement analysis phase. Second, we design the physical network configuration, secure method, and address in the LAN and WAN. Finally, we establish and test the communication devices and lines. Ultimately, we minimized mistakes and satisfied user requirements using this program. We constructed efficiently a high speed data communication network using FDDI and Frame Relay.