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Reasoning about Cardinal Directions between 3-Dimensional Extended Objects using Answer Set Programming

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Yusuf Izmirlioglu Open the ORCID record for Yusuf Izmirlioglu [Opens in a new window]  and
Esra Erdem Open the ORCID record for Esra Erdem [Opens in a new window]
Yusuf Izmirlioglu
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Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey yizmirlioglu@sabanciuniv.edu, esra.erdem@sabanciuniv.edu
Esra Erdem
Affiliation:
Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, 34956 Istanbul, Turkey yizmirlioglu@sabanciuniv.edu, esra.erdem@sabanciuniv.edu
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Abstract

We propose a novel formal framework (called 3D-NCDC-ASP) to represent and reason about cardinal directions between extended objects in 3-dimensional (3D) space, using Answer Set Programming (ASP). 3D-NCDC-ASP extends Cardinal Directional Calculus (CDC) with a new type of default constraints, and NCDC-ASP to 3D. 3D-NCDC-ASP provides a flexible platform offering different types of reasoning: Nonmonotonic reasoning with defaults, checking consistency of a set of constraints on 3D cardinal directions between objects, explaining inconsistencies, and inferring missing CDC relations. We prove the soundness of 3D-NCDC-ASP, and illustrate its usefulness with applications.

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Qualitative Spatial ReasoningAnswer Set ProgrammingCardinal Directional Calculus3D SpaceConsistency CheckingMarine ExplorationBuilding DesignDigital Forensics

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Theory and Practice of Logic Programming , Volume 20 , Issue 6: 36th International Conference on Logic Programming Special Issue II , November 2020 , pp. 942 - 957
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