Knowledge structure representation and automated updates in intelligent information management systems

Abstract

Work reported in this paper is part of a continuing effort to apply rapid prototyping and Artificial Intelligence techniques to problems associated with projected Space Station-era information management systems. In particular, timely updating of the various databases and knowledge structures within our proposed intelligent information management system (IIMS) is critical to support decision making processes. Because of the significantly large amounts of data entering the IIMS on a daily basis, information updates will need to be automatically performed with some systems requiring that data be incorporated and made available to users within a few hours. Meeting these demands depends first, on the design and implementation of information structures that are easily modified and expanded, and second, on the incorporation of intelligent automated update techniques that will allow meaningful information relationships to be established. This paper examines potential techniques for developing such an automated update capability and examines IIMS update requirements in light of results obtained from our IIMS prototyping effort.