A formation generation algorithm of multiple agents in naval battlefield environments. (27th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cui, Yani; Ren, Jia; Fu, Delong; Dong, Chao
• Is Part Of: International journal of security and networks. Volume 14:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2019-03-27
• Subjects: multiple agents -- formation generation -- particle swarm optimisation -- PSO -- chaos theory -- particle diversity; Computer networks -- Security measures -- Periodicals; 005.805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-8405

Abstract

This study aims to present a model of the formation generation for multiple agents using a modified binary particle swarm optimisation (MBPSO). The major objective of this study is to maximise the formation combat capability and reduce the formation generation cost. We treat the ratio of the aforementioned two values as a measure of formation combat effectiveness. Additionally, chaos theory is adopted in the initialisation of MBPSO to acquire diversified particle population. Moreover, particle diversity is utilised to dynamically adjust the particle position updating process to guarantee the global convergence. A case study for multi-agent formation generation model in a naval battlefield is conducted. It is shown that the proposed algorithm can accomplish multi-agent formation generation under multiple constraints. Compared with the existing related algorithms, the proposed algorithm has improved search performance and better convergence characteristics.