Milstar Radome NDI Trainer Prototype Description

Abstract

Radomes constructed from a Kevlar/polyester composite are being produced for U.S. Air Force Milstar terminals for use on airborne platforms. The MITRE Corporation is prototyping a computer-based training system that will train nondestructive inspection (NDI) personnel how to inspect Milstar radomes using ultrasonics. The Trainer uses state-of-the-art multimedia tools to integrate ultrasonic signals, simulated test equipment, microscope images, digitized video, talking help agents, and a database of radomes with electronically configurable flaws. The resultant training environment is both visual and highly interactive. This document describes the Trainer prototype in terms of its functions, design architecture, and development tools.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA272576

Entities

People

  • Douglas J. Phair
  • John A. Wilson

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Materials
  • Microscopes
  • Operating Systems
  • Product Prototyping
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Students
  • Test Equipment
  • Training
  • Ultrasonic Inspection

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics