Web Based Client/Server Interface for Part Task Training

: This is the Phase I final report for a NAVAIR SBIR project to develop and commercialize web-based Collaborative Par Task Training (CPTT). The Navy has fielded many Part Task Trainers (PTT) that emulate a variety of aircrew Control Display Units (CDUs). These CDU Emulations (CDUEs) reflect unique Operational Flight Program (OFP) functionality for specific types of aircraft. The objective of each CDUE is to provide aircrew training using a man/machine interface that is representative of the aircraft. This project explored the potential of using the Internet to revolutionize the way the Navy provides part-task proficiency training. The project focused on developing concepts for ways to use the Internet to provide individual and cooperative Distance Part Task Training using virtual or real training equipment. The Phase I goal was to define a commercially viable multi-media virtual training environment for providing realistic training wherever and whenever needed.