Using causal ordering for explanation in model-based diagnosis of continuous dynamic systems

This paper presents a preliminary approach to providing an explanation facility for model-based diagnostic systems by the use of causal ordering. An explanation algorithm is described that allows explanations to be automatically generated for diagnostic findings by searching through the causal graph derived from the structural and behavioural model of the physical system under diagnosis. Typical experimental results are given, demonstrating the successful use of the explanation algorithm.<
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