An application of intelligent tutoring systems to air traffic control training

A project is described which is based on past ICAI experience. The system components of a previous prototype were drawn upon and extended into a demonstrator of ATC training using KBS techniques. This system employs simulation facilities for training. The overall aim of this project is to demonstrate the use of knowledge based systems technology in the context of air traffic control training. Specific objectives were: to develop a generic knowledge based instructional framework for ATC training; to address the transition between theory/knowledge and practice/skill in ATC training; to demonstrate the system within a part of the ATC training area; and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the approach