Operational Tryout of a General Purpose Simulator.

Abstract

The operational effectiveness of a general purpose simulator (GPS) was evaluated in a technical training course. GPS, in this context, refers to a computer based, programmable device that can be rather easily modified with varying levels of fidelity. A simulation model was designed for use in instructing students in checkout and troubleshooting procedures for a sophisticated aircraft radar system. Evaluation results clearly showed that the stimulator was an effective training device: (a) training was at least as adequate as training received on an actual equipment trainer (AET) used in the course, (b) the simulator was much less expensive and more reliable than the AET, and (c) the simulator had the additional capability of training troubleshooting tasks.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014794

Entities

People

  • Frank F. Mcguirk
  • Gary G. Miller
  • William J. Pieper

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Radar
  • Radar Equipment
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Troubleshooting

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers