Multi-Agent based Operation System Modeling for Automated Container Terminals

Kang, K. W.; Yu, S. Y.; Mo, s. J.; Yim, J. H.

Journal of Navigation and Port Research 2005;29(6):567-572.
Published online August 31, 2005.

자동화 컨테이너 터미널을 위한 멀티에이전트 기반의 운영시스템 모델링

강경원, 유선영, 모수종, 임재홍

Multi-Agent based Operation System Modeling for Automated Container Terminals

K. W. Kang, S. Y. Yu, s. J. Mo, J. H. Yim

Abstract

Trade between nations has been globalized since establishing the WTO(World Trade Organization). By lowering trading barriers under the WTO’s system, trade in goods has been gradually increased. It requires global logistic system that transports goods in between nations. To save cost of product, cargo of product is containerized and container ships to carry container cargo is going to be bigger. In the market, there are many vendors to provide artificial intelligent modules to operate container terminal. In order to integrate automated container terminal system easily and successfully, this thesis proposes high-level XML/JMS(eXtensive Markup Language/Java Message Service) communication model and multi-agent based system architecture to share knowledges, solve problems, and active objectives by cooperating between autonomous and intelligent agents that are developed by 3rd party companies in the market. This thesis analyzed current situation of advanced automated container terminal with case studies on implemented systems and difficulties to develop automated container terminal system, reviewed technologies of intelligent agent, communication and automation that unmaned automated container terminal is required.

Key Words: Intelligent Agent;Automatic container terminal;XML;JMS