Radar skills trainer (RST)
20 JUN 2011
EUROCONTROL has developed an intelligent PC based radar skills trainer (RST).
- The tool enables users to perform pre-simulation (Part Task Practice or Skill Acquisition)
- It provides a realistic environment for training in OJTI skills
- It includes exercises to support basic controller training and OJTI training
The RST is freely available to organisations of EUROCONTROL Members States which have signed a RST license agreement.
How does it work?
The radar skills trainer works on the basis of objective measurement. For any exercise a combination of predetermined objectives and airspace design provides a scenario to teach specific skills.
The RST simulates the controller working position (CWP) and the pilot working position (PWP). Trainers can utilise the Exercise Preparation Tool (EPT) to create teaching exercises or use the exercise scenarios supplied with the software.
A replay function is provided, to both instructors and students, so that attempted exercises may be analysed at a later stage. In practice the student completes the exercises and receives a debriefing from the programme. The trainer can then review the exercise using the replay function and debrief the student on techniques and other items that the tool currently does not assess.
A networked course management system (CMS) version, offers additional facilities to manage the delivery of exercise scenarios to a group of students and to monitor their progress.
For more information on RST or to conclude a license agreement, contact the RST development team by email.
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