3-DIMENSIONAL APPARATUS FOR SELF-PACED INTEGRATED PROCEDURE TRAINING AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

An integrated procedure training apparatus (15) provides a three-dimensional environment that facilitates the training of systems and integrated procedures required to operate and maintain complex systems. The three-dimensional environment is created by arranging a plurality of touch-sensitive display surfaces (16, 18, 20) in a spatial arrangement that is similar to a spatial arrangement of real control panels of the complex system. The training of the integrated procedures is enabled by the use of a full-scope simulation (48) of the complex system. Courseware (50) or other training aids can be used in conjunction with the system to improve learning absorption and retention and reduce training time and reliance on skilled instructors.