Multi-agent systems simulation base on HLA framework

Abstract

Recently there has been considerable interest in Multi-agent systems(MAS). However, it is very difficult to accurately design and implement simulation of MAS, in respect that the systems are often extremely complex and based on autonomous software and hardware components, termed as agents, which cooperate within an environment to perform some task. Obviously interoperability is one of the key roles to play in the investigation and development of Multi-agent systems. This paper begins with introduction to High Level Architecture; following, provides an emphatic introduction to agent architecture. Then we outline an approach how to make the MAS simulation accord with the HLA framework. Especially show how the agents simulated on different machines can become a legal Agent Federate joining the flexibly MAS simulation federation. Also emphatically describe the simulation cycle of the MAS system. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.