Model‐Building Tools for Simulation‐Based Training

Abstract

The Intelligent Maintenance Training System (IMTS) includes software tools that allow a nonprogramming subject matter expect to produce an interactive graphical model of a complex device. The resulting simulations are presented in an environment that permits students to directly manipulate graphical controls and to observe the effects of these manipulations on simulated indicators and test points. Associated instructional delivery programs administer practice exercises and support the learner's performance as necessary. IMTS attacks two productivity problems for simulation‐based training: (1) the development of flexible model‐based simulations, and (2) the generation of intelligent instructive interactions.