AIS-IFT: An intelligent tutoring system for training initial entry helicopter pilots

AIS-IFT: An intelligent tutoring system for training initial entry helicopter pilots

Demonstration (Alpha release)

April, 2003

OverviewThis presentation will highlight the key

features of the AIS-IFT system.

AIS-IFT is currently under development.

This presentation shows the Alpha release version of the software.

The final version will be available in April 2004.

AIS-IFT: Overview• AIS-IFT is an intelligent tutoring system for

initial-entry rotor wing training• It provides automated, customized

instruction in a simulation-based training environment

• The instruction is adapted to individual skill levels, learning style, and personality

• Includes a visual authoring tool that allows for rapid creation of instructional behavior

AIS-IFT: Demo FeaturesThis demo highlights the following

functionality:• Pre-flight briefing adapted to learning style• Adaptive exercise selection based on

student skills and personality• Monitoring and feedback of student

performance during a training flight simulation

• Brief after-action review

Adaptive Exercise Selection• AIS-IFT selects exercises based on the student’s

skill level and personality (assessment of these factors happens when the student first signs in with the tutor and is not shown in the demo).

• Here, it has selected a simplified task for an introverted student, reducing the number of variables to be monitored by the student during the flight.

• This easier exercise acts as a stepping stone to more complex exercises.

Pre-flight Briefing• AIS-IFT provides pre-flight briefing before an

exercise. It:• states the goals of the exercise, and • provides an opportunity to review necessary skills,

procedures and principles.

• This briefing is adapted to different learning styles. The first screen shows the presentation tailored to a student who likes information to be presented in an organized manner. The second screen shows it tailored for someone who likes to explore.

In-flight Monitoring and Feedback• AIS-IFT monitors a student’s flight

performance and provides automatic, real-time feedback.

• The screens show how the feedback evolves over time, going from initial alerts to descriptions of procedures when the student doesn’t respond to the initial feedback.

In-Flight Feedback: Summary• AIS-IFT can currently detect and respond

to the following conditions:1. Loss of heading

2. Loss of altitude

3. Over-controlling

4. Loss of control of the aircraft

This set will be expanded in future releases.

After Action Review• The alpha release of AIS-IFT includes

rudimentary after-action review showing the trajectory of the aircraft during the flight.

• This feature will be greatly expanded in future releases to include adaptive discussions of successes, failures, progress, and review.

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Authoring Instructional Behavior• Visual interface for rapid authoring of

instructional behavior.

• Enables flexible re-use of content for different instructional goals and philosophies.

Authoring Instructional BehaviorThe figure shows a one high-level instructional behavior. This visual language enables rapid specification and modification of such behaviors.

ContactFor more information on this product and

technology, contact:

Dr. Sowmya Ramachandran,

Stottler Henke Associate, Inc.

1660 So. Amphlett Blvd #350,

San Mateo, CA, 94402

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (650) 655-7275