Simulator Fidelity: A Concept Paper

Abstract

This report reviews the literature on simulator fidelity and shows that there is a great deal of confusion in the usage of the term fidelity. A two-aspect definition of fidelity is proposed which focuses on the physical and functional similarity of the training device to the actual equipment for which training is undertaken. This definition is discussed as it applies to several parameters of the training situation, such as type of task, trainee's stage of learning, or total training context, to determine training effectiveness. Methodological issues in the empirical determination of fidelity requirements are discussed. A pilot research strategy to begin the empirical study of fidelity requirements is outlined. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA101475

Entities

People

  • Robert T. Hays

Organizations

  • U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Flight Simulators
  • Human Resources
  • Military Research
  • Military Training
  • Naval Training
  • Pilot Studies
  • Reliability
  • Simulators
  • Social Sciences
  • Students
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Theoretical Analysis.