Generic Computer-Based Trainer Host Concept Investigation

Abstract

The United States Air Force (USAF) is currently faced with a rapid proliferation of micro-computer-based training systems. This rapid growth is an attempt to increase training productivity to compensate for increased training demands and decreasing training resources. However, noncompatible training systems can actually increase costs for training administration, support, and development. This study addresses these problems by examining the feasibility and benefits of developing a generic or generic family of compatible computer- based training hosts. The functional requirements of a sample of USAF training applications were identified, their common characteristics were then consolidated, and the resulting set of basic generic systems were merged in various combinations to form candidate generic micro-computer families. These families were then evaluated for their effectiveness as training hosts. The conclusion was that a family of generic systems is more effective than a single generic system and that the identification of USAF generic computer-based training host family is feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200359

Entities

People

  • Norman R. Potter
  • Rick Poston

Organizations

  • Universal Energy Systems

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Central Processing Units
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Identification
  • Intellectual Property
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Literature Surveys
  • Organizational Structure
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Ratings
  • Students
  • United States

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design