Agent Based Onboard Firefighting System

Abstract

This paper presents a model of agent-based architecture for fighting fires on ships. The introduction of agent technology in firefighting decision-making is a step towards safe autonomous vessels. The human factor can be excluded through the introduction of agent-based technology for the detection and extinguishing of fires onboard ships. The aim is to reduce the number of injuries and deaths, and minimize loss of ships and cargo. Another advantage of agent-based technology is its easy interoperability with other automated onboard systems. The presented model was implemented on a prototype in a simulation environment. The results of the experiment conducted on the implemented prototype are also presented.

An Agent-Based Ship Firefighting Model

“…For example, the agent activates the assigned foam generator by changing the value of the activity property from "inactive" to "in the process of generation." The agent's knowledge is represented by production rules, such as the following production rule [58]: if smoke_detector.detection_state = "smoke in the room" then {if (ir_camera.fire_detection_state = "fire in space" or ir_camera.fire_detection_state = "raised level of caution") then { sound_alarm.activity = "active" light_alarm.activity = "active" . .…”