Parse tree evaluation -: A tool for sensor management

A powerful implementation technology for the descriptive approach in the sensor management imperative, as defined by Robert Popoli [1], is introduced. In particular, it implements the fuzzy decision tree approach. The method is based upon program generation technology of the type that is regularly used in compilers, i.e. software used to translate program source code to machine code. Only tools for the parsing phase - which is the first step of the compilation process - is used, including parser generator textual scanner generator and tree traverser. These tools generate and evaluate fuzzy decision trees. The result is a modular, robust, fast and theoretically well-grounded realisation of the recommended approach. According to Popoli [1] the fuzzy tree approach is superior to the alternative, the utility theory approach, in terms of simplicity, maintainability, extensibility, low processor loading and requirements of a priori data.