TALPS: The T-AVB Automated Load Planning System

Due to military drawdowns and the need for additional transportation lift requirements, the US MARINE CORPS developed a concept wherein they had modified a commercial container ship to support deployed aviation units. However, a problem soon emerged in that there were too few people who were expert enough to do the unique type of planning required for this ship. Additionally, once someone did develop some expertise, it was time for him or her to move on, retire or leave the active duty forces. There needed to be a way to capture this knowledge. This condition was the impetus for the TALPS effort. TALPS is now a fielded, certified application for Marine Corps Aviation. T-AVB Background Information Background: Historically, one of the most difficult problems facing Marine Aviation Logistics planners was finding an affordable, flexible, and rapid means of providing intermediate maintenance capability for forward-deployed aircraft. To overcome these challenges, in the mid 1980's, the...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2001
• Where: IAAI
• Authors: Paul S. Cerkez
• Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Contingency Support Packages, IAAI 2001, Marine Aviation Logistics, Marine Corps