Abstract:
This chapter introduces the multi-agent paradigm and presents concepts
and approaches related to multi-agent systems and paradigm-inspired popular
research topics such as grid computing, intelligent swarms, sensor networks,
service-oriented computing, cloud computing and autonomic computing.
Additionally, the chapter reflects the authors’ experience and presents a review of
the NASA multi-agent applications of ground control and space-exploration
systems. The Multi-Agent Systems approach helps NASA systems deal efficiently
with huge amounts of data and to perform unmanned tasks in deep space where
single monolith spacecraft are impractical.