Development of the AH-64 Display Symbology Training Module
Abstract
To become fully qualified in the AH-64A attack helicopter, a student aviator must learn to identify and interpret the individual symbols presented on the helicopter's visual displays and to interpret the information provided by groups of symbols. This report describes work accomplished to develop a training module for teaching aviators to identify and interpret the symbology used on the AH-64A visual displays. The training module, known as the 'Symbology Tutor,' consists of an introductory section, a help system, and five lessons that provide instruction on the symbols contained in the AH-64A flight symbology set. The lessons cover symbols dealing with (a) position and movement, (b) attitude and altitude, (c) heading and navigation, (d) cueing and reference, and (e) weapons usage. Each lesson is divided into a tutorial and a quiz. Storyboards have been developed for each of the five lessons and are included in the appendixes of the report. Computer programs have been completed for the first two lessons. The report describes the completed portions of the Symbology Tutor and identifies the required computer hardware. Keywords: Aviator training; Computer-based instruction; Visual displays; Display symbology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA213456
Entities
People
- Gary W. Coker
- John W. Ruffner
- Richard D. Weeter