Keywords

Knowledge-base development, Rule-based reasoning, Fire scene evidence interpretation, Expert-system implementation, Case study: arson investigation

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the applicability of expert systems to fire investigation. This will be accomplished by: a) using an expert systems building tool, b) extraction and organization of the knowledge base, c) application of the system to solve a real problem.

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Graduation Date

1988

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Gonzalez, Avelino J.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Department

Computer Engineering

Format

PDF

Pages

74 pages

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0022072

Subjects

Dissertations; Academic -- Engineering; Engineering -- Dissertations; Academic; Expert systems (Computer science)--Evaluation; Expert systems (Computer science)--Design; Fire investigation--Evaluation; Fire investigation--Study and teaching; Arson investigation--Study and teaching

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