THE K-SYSTEM MAC-1 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TRAINER: II. DERIVATION OF TRAINING CHARACTERISTICS.
Abstract
The MAC-1 (Malfunction And Circuitry) Trainer is an electro-mechanical device which represents the basic operation of the K-3A Bombing-Navigational System under both normal and malfunctioning states. The Trainer was designed as a demonstration or practice device for the classroom supplementing practical training on the equipment itself. Despite its simplicity, the MAC-1 Trainer has proven to be effective in the training of data-flow knowledge, system functioning and trouble-shooting procedures. The MAC-1 Trainer possesses certain distinct advantages as a classroom trainer. Over 200 different malfunction problems can be inserted into the device, each in a few seconds. Intensive practice of trouble shooting is possible with no delays for equipment warmup or maintenance. The special limitation of the Trainer, which is at the same time its most significant design feature, is the fact that no exact or quantitative information usually appearing on dials and indicators is shown as such. Instead, all of the output information of the System is translated into binary terms such as, normal-not normal or changing-not changing, and is represented by a single Test Point Light which is either On or Off. Although clearly a limitation for certain training functions, this simplification of display information makes possible the relatively high degree of completeness in the representation of input controls and basic system functioning characteristic of this Trainer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0487567
Entities
People
- Robert Stanton French