Project Title:

Digital Video Interactive Based Intelligent Computer-Assisted Training/Mission Planning

06.05-3550
901576
Digital Video Interactive Based Intelligent Computer-Assisted Training/Mission Planning

Abstract:

System
A prototype, digital, video-interactive-based intelligent computer-assisted training
system (DVI-ICAT) or mission planning system will be developed. The system will serve
as both a launching point for further Phase II work on the system and as a demonstration
to NASA/JSC of the capabilities and potential applications of DVI to training and
mission planning. This system will use DVI technology to present the trainee/mission
planner with a series of highly realistic interactive simulations of the subject
area. The system makes extensive use of the unique multi-media presentation capabilities
offered by DVI, including full-motion color video, high resolution still imagery,
three-dimensional graphics, and multiple channels of audio. The intelligent tutoring
component will be integrated into the simulation, and will include dynamic models
of the trainee, expert, and tutor. The user interface will be supported by writing
extensions to the DVI software library and building upon current work already underway
at the firm in the area of DVI-ICAT. The ITS structures and knowledge bases will
be built using object-oriented design methodologies and commercially-available expert
system development tools.
Systems which can provide simulations and intelligent autonomy stand to greatly reduce
overall costs due to the resulting reduction in human trainer costs. DVI should fill
a void that exists between costly high-fidelity training systems and low-fidelity
PC-based systems. The multi-media capabilities of DVI systems will provide a much-needed
answer to the complex technical challenges in the training & simulation industry.
intelligent-tutoring system, expert-systems, DVI, ICAT, digital-video-interactive,
multi-media, mission-planning, simulation