Multi-agent-based RMS assessment method for shipboard radar

  Objective  To establish a reliability, maintainability, supportability (RMS) assessment model for shipboard radar from macro and micro perspectives, find the weak links that restrict the enhancement of radar effectiveness, and improve the mission success of shipboard radar, this paper proposes the general approach of a multi-agent-based RMS simulation assessment model for shipboard radar.

  Methods  Through an analysis of the radar operation status and internal structure, a mathematical model of "mission-equipment-support resources" RMS assessment is established and mapped into different agent types. Based on multi-agent technology, the dynamic changes of equipment operation status, maintenance support mechanisms, and assessment index output are modeled, and the multi-agent-based RMS simulation assessment system is established. Combined with typical examples, the RMS evaluation modeling of a type of phased radar antenna array is carried out.

  Results  The simulation obtains the mission success rate and RMS-related assessment parameters of the antenna array, which verify the feasibility of the multi-agent-based radar simulation assessment method.

  Conclusion  The results of this study lay the foundation for the scientific RMS design improvement of shipboard radar equipment, and provide references for research regarding other shipboard equipment.