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VSAT personnel have set the standard for Technology Assessment. A Technology Assessment provides an analysis of the technology needs and of the technology which  support the needs of a current or future training system or simulation requirements. A VSAT technology assessment may be applied to any simulation application including such applications as  research simulators.  Where current systems exist, the technology assessment documents the shortcomings.  It also identifies technical improvements that may be applied in either current or future systems. It identifies new and alternative technologies which have the potential to improve existing media capabilities and provide new alternatives.   Technology assessments are tailored to the needs of a particular program and may include:

The tasks to be trained and their characteristics are identified. As part of the process, each of the current media is rated as to how well it supports current and future training needs.  Capability shortfalls are identified for each system evaluated. This is done by: (1) Interviews with instructors/media operators and maintenance personnel; (2) Completion of questionnaires on the current media, and on simulation requirements by operational crewmembers including flight instructors; and (3) Analysis of media design documentation, specifications and test data. The required fidelity for each simulator system is documented.  This information becomes the baseline for identification of requirements for new and improved technology.  Candidate technology is identified which has the potential to fill current performance gaps.  Candidate technologies are compared and ranked. Areas  which are considered, where appropriate, in the technology assessment include:

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Last modified: September 27, 2006