Automated Recertification Training System (ARTS) ENSCO, Inc., Springfield, Virginia

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Automated Recertification Training System (ARTS)
ENSCO, Inc., Springfield, Virginia
Innovation ENSCO has applied advanced training
technology in the development of interactive
computer-based training (CBT) courseware,
enabling accelerated learning by personnel who
operate and maintain high technology systems.
Accomplishments - Advanced CBT application
developed for NASA at Kennedy Space Center called
the Automated Recertification Training System
(ARTS) increased training efficiency and cost
effectiveness for technicians in learning
critical skills. - Evaluation of CBT courseware
at KSC showed up to 50 percent reduction in
training time over classroom-based methods with a
10 to 20 percent improvement in pre/post test
scores. - CBT development time was reduced by 30
to 60 percent, enabling courseware to be
maintained by non-programmers. - Additional CBT
programs developed for other customers that train
analysts and technicians to operate and maintain
systems for communications, safety, and weather
forecasting systems. - Total revenue generated
from follow-on efforts is approximately 350K
through October 1998.
ARTS display
Government/Science Applications - For NASA/KSC,
ENSCO developed CBT pilot training
troubleshooting and maintenance of Space Shuttle
components. Multimedia technology provided
realistic portrayal of shop floor scenarios,
allowing just-in-time (JIT) recertification by
KSC technicians. - Interactive CBT course
enabling shop floor technicians to become
familiar with data collection and analysis
procedures that measure the effectiveness of
Shuttle processing operations. - KSC contractors
continue to use ARTS concepts and methodologies
in JIT CBT programs, which have contributed to
improved Shuttle processing safety and
efficiency. - For the U.S. Air Force, ENSCO
developed CBT programs for training Air Force
personnel in weather and safety systems critical
to Eastern Range Spacelift Operations. - Also
for the Air Force, a CBT application to
illustrate the operation and underlying
principles associated with NASAs Lightning
Detection and Ranging (LDAR) System was produced.
Commercialization - Experience gained in the
SBIR led directly to development of an
international training program to accompany the
installation of a seismic array network for
monitoring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban
Treaty. The training program, developed for
AlliedSignal Corp., includes CBT modules that
instruct host nation technicians in the
operation, maintenance, and administration of
seismic array stations. Use of interactive
multimedia technology will reduce training time
and make seismic array systems easier to use and
maintain.
Kennedy Space Center Date of Update
11-23-98 Success Story 10-007
Points of Contact - NASA (Tim Barth 407
861-5433) - ENSCO (Gaylen Drape 407
254-4122) SBIR Phase II NAS10-11885