Architectural Design

Peter C. Lockemann (), Jens Nimis (), Lars Braubach (), Alexander Pokahr () and Winfried Lamersdorf ()
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Peter C. Lockemann: Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Jens Nimis: Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
Lars Braubach: Universität Hamburg
Alexander Pokahr: Universität Hamburg
Winfried Lamersdorf: Universität Hamburg

Chapter 4 in Multiagent Engineering, 2006, pp 405-429 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter introduces a reference architecture that provides a methodical framework for the implementation of software agents. The central concept is a layered architecture where each layer offers a well-defined service to the higher layers, and where each of the agent properties of I.1 is unambiguously associated with a single layer. The design method proceeds in three phases: A first phase examines the functional service characteristics in order to determine which responsibilities should be assigned to single agents and which to collections of agents. The second phase structures the individual agent into the layers along the non-functional properties. The third phase augments the layered structure by the interactive capabilities of agents.

Keywords: Multiagent System; Architectural Design; Software Agent; World Model; Loose Coupling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1007/3-540-32062-8_21

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