Development of a Computer-Supported Data Collection System to Measure Soldier Performance on the Institutional Fire Control System Trainer

Abstract

This report describes a data collection system developed to interface with Institutional Fire Control System Trainers (IFCSTs), which are trunk-size M109A6 Paladin howitzer Automatic Fire Control Computer System (AFCS) simulators. The IFCST simulates tasks performed by the Paladin chief-of-section when interfacing with the actual Paladin AFCS. The IFCST Data Collection System (DCS) links a data collection microcomputer with up to 18 individual IFCST units, records individual performance on scenario function (e.g., total number of errors committed during a scenario, total time required to complete a scenario, and total number of keystrokes required to complete a scenario), and stores these data in dBASE IV data files. The dBASE IV system then generates three types of reports summarizing the data at varying levels of detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252886

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  • Linda G. Pierce
  • Ronald D. Kaye
  • Xongping Xu

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  • Human Systems

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  • Artillery
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
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  • Fire Control Computers
  • Fire Control Systems
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  • Training

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