Multimedia Software Engineering

Concrete Example on ANTs

Typical Scenario

Government of country X threatened, and at request of govt of country X, 5000 troops may need to be deployed in the capital Y of country X

Initiation: –General Y’s ant posts order looking for 5000 units to Y for a period of 90 days

Various units bid for jobs, begin making option deals on equipment, transportation

•Transport and equipment suppliers begin bidding for support roles

Text Box: Mission statement bid for forces:
goal,
requirements,
priority ($)

Source: ANT Overview: http://www.dsic-web.net/ito/programs/ant/overview.html