Interactive Web Based Training System At Tinker Afb: Environmental Engineering And C 135 Aircraft Maintenance Instruction

This paper describes the incorporation of three-dimensional components with other media elements in the interactive web-based training projects for both military and civilian personnel at Tinker Air Force Base. The projects include training material for both Environmental Engineering and C-135 Aircraft Maintenance Instruction. This learning system incorporates web-based technology including the ability to track and monitor the user. Statistical data on the user’s progress such as the actual time spent, and number of times visited on any assigned topic is collected for administrative purposes of the sponsoring organization. A significant advantage of using the web is the availability of a wide range of media that can be implemented effectively for presentation. Information delivery is done by integrating a variety of multimedia components such as videos, animations, sounds and simulations with the standard text and graphics. The Opportunity for the user to explore and learn effectively through an investigative process is provided using these technologies. The purpose of the Environmental Engineering project is to train and guide the Air Force Base personnel, including both technicians and engineers, to comply with the standard requirements of various NESHAP (National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants) and environmental regulations. The project is categorized into modules, where each module is dedicated to a regulation applied at Tinker AFB. Each module consists of several individual lessons, and then each lesson is further subdivided into objectives, which is the basic learning block. At the end of an objective there are activities designed to evaluate the user’s understanding the material. The C-135 Aircraft Maintenance Instruction project gives detail instructions on the correct maintenance procedures for the pressurization on the KC-135 series aircraft. The project also has a similar learning system structure to that of Environmental Engineering. The main difference is that each module represents the main technical maintenance tasks required for the KC-135. An unique feature of this project is the incorporation of three-dimensional visualization in the learning environment. Three-dimensional animations and simulations are developed to depict the actual situation of the maintenance procedure. P ge 723.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ” 2002, American Society for Engineering Education