Study on the Collaborative Pattern among Agents of Emergency DSS for the Response of Unconventional Emergency in China

Multi-agent based simulation is one of important parts of Emergency Decision Support System (EDSS) for the response of unconventional emergency. And recognition of collaborative patterns among agents is the important foundation of multi-agent based simulation. Firstly, the general architecture of EDSS is presented and main collaborative forms among agents are summarized. Secondly, the specific collaborative patterns among agents are proposed from views of network topology, allocation of rights and responsibilities, and the sharing and innovation of knowledge. Finally, on the basis of collaborative forms and patterns among agents, the general process of multi-agent based simulation is proposed.