A Classroom Method of Training Aircraft Recognition
Abstract
A prototype classroom training program was developed to train observers to recognize 16 jet fighter/attack aircraft to a criterion performance level of 95% correct recognition at five-second exposures. Previously developed experimental 35mm color slides were used for training. The training method placed emphasis on recognition feature learning, discrimination learning by means of similarity groupings of aircraft and simultaneous paired comparisons, cumulative practice and review, periodic testing, and remedial training. The 95% level was reached during the 16th 50-minute session, an average of one aircraft per session. On a transfer test using degraded images, the class averaged 61%--three times higher than a traditionally trained class in a previous pilot study. Most of this gain, however, may be due to increased training time. There was a substantial correlation between the transfer test and achievement, indicating that the recognition skill acquired during training would transfer to some other image condition. There are suggestions for improvement of the prototype program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0666093
Entities
People
- Don J. Friel
- John A. Cox
- Paul G. Whitmore
Organizations
- George Washington University