Project Title:

Intelligent Hypertext Systems for Aerospace Knowledge Representation

03.09-9915
Intelligent Hypertext Systems for Aerospace Knowledge Representation
Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc.
Box 417
Tullahoma
TN
37388
Z. George
Shi
(615-455-9915)
ARC

Abstract:

Knowledge about aerospace ground testing often consists of diffuse and dispersed
sets of information that is hard to collect and more difficult to understand and
master. This project is designed to utilize artificial intelligence technology for
assisting users to locate and understand technical information in manuals for planning
and conducting tests in wind tunnel and for increasing the efficiency of training
personnel in testing procedures. A computerized manual will be created in the form
of Hypertext and an advisory system which stores experts' knowledge and experience.
The combined Hypertext manual and advisory system is termed an Intelligent Hypertext
(IH) System.
Phase I of the project will implement a prototype IH-system for conducting transonic
wind tunnel testing. Phase II of the project will extend the concepts to encompass
aerodynamic testing knowledge in expanded domains including supersonic, hypersonic,
and low-speed V/STOL tunnels.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications:  A general system for capturing and manipulating
aerospace engineering knowledge could become a commercial venture.