Research and Development on the Characterization of Simulation-Based Training Systems: Project Executive Summary
Abstract
For this project, researchers developed a model for the optimization of simulation-based training systems (OSBATS) using a systematic, top-down design procedure. The model consists of five tools that address the following problems: (a) determining which tasks should be trained by part-mission simulators and which should be trained on actual equipment; (b) specifying which instructional features are needed to train a set of tasks efficiently within a budgetary constraint; (c) specifying the optimal levels at which fidelity should be provided along several fidelity dimensions to meet training requirements and satisfy a training-device cost limit; (d) determining the group of training devices that can train all required tasks at the minimum cost; and (e) determining the optimal allocation of training time to training devices, given constraints on device use. The tools share a common database of task requirement, training device, and cost data. A prototype decision support system (DDS) implementing the OSBATS model was developed and formative evaluation of the model and software conducted. The model was applied to a problem in Army aviation, and specifications for its application to armor maintenance were developed. The OSBATS model is a set of tools that can help the engineer perform the tradeoff analyses needed to support the decision of the best technical approach to a training-device design. This report gives an overview of the model using the IDEFO (Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing Definition) system modeling language.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA227361
Entities
People
- Paul J. Sticha
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization