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Agent-Based Geo-simulation to Support Human Planning and Spatial Cognition

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Multi-Agent-Based Simulation VI (MABS 2005)

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In this paper we emphasize the strengths and weaknesses of human planning and especially within a geographic space. We propose a multi-agent simulation approach in order to overcome some of these limitations while reasoning about a large-scale geographic space. A cognitive complementarity between software agents and human beings emerges from this approach. An illustration on wildfire fighting is presented.

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  1. Computer Science Department, Laval University, Ste-Foy, G1K7P4, QC, Canada

    Nabil Sahli & Bernard Moulin

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Sahli, N., Moulin, B. (2006). Agent-Based Geo-simulation to Support Human Planning and Spatial Cognition. In: Sichman, J.S., Antunes, L. (eds) Multi-Agent-Based Simulation VI. MABS 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3891. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11734680_9

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