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The Application of Integrated Knowledge-based Systems for the Biomedical Risk Assessment Intelligent Network (BRAIN)One of NASA's goals for long duration space flight is to maintain acceptable levels of crew health, safety, and performance. One way of meeting this goal is through the Biomedical Risk Assessment Intelligent Network (BRAIN), an integrated network of both human and computer elements. The BRAIN will function as an advisor to flight surgeons by assessing the risk of in-flight biomedical problems and recommending appropriate countermeasures. This paper describes the joint effort among various NASA elements to develop BRAIN and an Infectious Disease Risk Assessment (IDRA) prototype. The implementation of this effort addresses the technological aspects of the following: (1) knowledge acquisition; (2) integration of IDRA components; (3) use of expert systems to automate the biomedical prediction process; (4) development of a user-friendly interface; and (5) integration of the IDRA prototype and Exercise Countermeasures Intelligent System (ExerCISys). Because the C Language, CLIPS (the C Language Integrated Production System), and the X-Window System were portable and easily integrated, they were chosen as the tools for the initial IDRA prototype. The feasibility was tested by developing an IDRA prototype that predicts the individual risk of influenza. The application of knowledge-based systems to risk assessment is of great market value to the medical technology industry.
Document ID
19930016406
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Loftin, Karin C. (Krug Life Sciences, Inc. Houston, TX., United States)
Ly, Bebe (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Webster, Laurie (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Verlander, James (Krug Life Sciences, Inc. Houston, TX., United States)
Taylor, Gerald R. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Riley, Gary (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Culbert, Chris (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Holden, Tina (Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX., United States)
Rudisill, Marianne (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington, Technology 2002: The Third National Technology Transfer Conference and Exposition, Volume 1
Subject Category
Behavioral Sciences
Accession Number
93N25595
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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