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Architectural Design

In: Multiagent Engineering

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  • Peter C. Lockemann

    (Universität Karlsruhe (TH))

  • Jens Nimis

    (Universität Karlsruhe (TH))

  • Lars Braubach

    (Universität Hamburg)

  • Alexander Pokahr

    (Universität Hamburg)

  • Winfried Lamersdorf

    (Universität Hamburg)

Abstract

This chapter introduces a reference architecture that provides a methodical framework for the implementation of software agents. The central concept is a layered architecture where each layer offers a well-defined service to the higher layers, and where each of the agent properties of I.1 is unambiguously associated with a single layer. The design method proceeds in three phases: A first phase examines the functional service characteristics in order to determine which responsibilities should be assigned to single agents and which to collections of agents. The second phase structures the individual agent into the layers along the non-functional properties. The third phase augments the layered structure by the interactive capabilities of agents.

Suggested Citation

  • Peter C. Lockemann & Jens Nimis & Lars Braubach & Alexander Pokahr & Winfried Lamersdorf, 2006. "Architectural Design," International Handbooks on Information Systems, in: Stefan Kirn & Otthein Herzog & Peter Lockemann & Otto Spaniol (ed.), Multiagent Engineering, chapter 4, pages 405-429, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ihichp:978-3-540-32062-3_21
    DOI: 10.1007/3-540-32062-8_21
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