A PROGRAM FOR A FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF THE GAM-83 MELPAR TRAINER
Abstract
The Melpar Proficiency Trainer (MPT) is a parttask training device to be used by F-105 pilots for developing and maintaining skills in delivering the GAM-83 air-to-ground missile. The trainer has a visual display for various attack configurations, and cockpit controls directly associated with GAM-83 arming and delivery are operable. In general, other control and display elements of the cockpit are static. A task analysis of the MPT by F-105 pilots experienced in delivery of the GAM-83 is recommended. Two supplementay plans are presented as a means of providing additional information if further testing is consdered feasible. It is recommended that the MPT be evaluated in terms of its training potential and not with regard to its usefulness as a proficiency measurement device. Research has shown that part-task trainers yield measures of pilot performance that tend to be spuriously high. In adition to evalution of the taining benefits to be derived, the suitability of the trainer's proficiency measurement devices and its over-all reliability should be investigated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268220
Entities
People
- Jack A. Adams
Organizations
- Air Armament Center