Computer-based
Training of Aircraft Engine
The Problem
Our client,
an overseas aircraft operator, required approximately twelve new operation
and maintenance personnel to be trained on a quarterly basis for a
period of seven weeks. These personnel are located at three different
locations where the aircraft engines are in use. They only had one
training facility but not adequate experienced instructors as these
were in short supply and mainly deployed in operations. There was
also a shortage of stripped parts to be used on a hands-on basis by
maintenance trainees. Lack of any other computerized and/or audio-visual
training aids resulted in increased training time and ineffective
learning outcomes. Moreover there was a lack of interactive facilities
for the trainees when they returned to their base location to be able
to refresh their knowledge and or to consult with in cases of any
problems or queries. E3DM provided the means for visualization of
the inner workings of the aircraft engine. The application of animation
technology addressed client's needs by the provision of a computer-based
training (CBT) package.
The Opportunity
E3DM provided the means for visualization of the inner workings of
the aircraft engine. The application of animation technology addressed
client's needs by the provision of a computer-based training (CBT)
package.
The Business Case
The client was interested to invest in producing an aircraft engine
3D simulation based training program that provided two advantages:
Firstly, capturing the knowledge on the best or most experienced instructors
along with accurate 2D drawings to provide a one-off product that
is re-produced and used for training as well as an interactive reference
manual; and secondly reducing the training period, cycle and the need
for courses in a central location. The savings that were calculated
to justify the business case showed a very high rate of return on
investments over the whole lifetime of the engine.
The Deliverables
Using various 2D drawings and our standard library of enabling 3D
modeling and simulation tools, our designers developed a bespoke
product in close association and under the guidance of course instructors.
The Benefits
• High-quality, flexible and efficient training
package;
• Seven weeks off-base training time was reduced to a mere two
weeks;
• Enabling long-term and continuous self-learning process;
• Improved retention of information due to better visualization
features.
• Precise tracking and measurability of the courses including
provision of advanced automated quiz/test system.
Case Study
- UAV Flight Simulation over Enemy Terrain
| The
Problem
- Our client, a UK-based Defense Technology Centre needed to
demonstrate the feasibility of the use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
(COTS) gaming software to simulate the flight of an Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle (UAV) over enemy terrain. This could then be
used for scenario-based operational training. |
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The
Opportunity
- E3DM was given a simple brief of a virtual village as the basis
for developing a 3D model. Our existing library of photos and material
textures provided the means of addressing the client requirement
in an iterative manner.
The
Deliverables
- Using various 2D drawings and our standard library of enabling
3D modeling and simulation tools, our designers developed a bespoke
product in close association and under the guidance of course instructors.
The
Benefits to Our Clients
High-quality, flexible and efficient training package Rapid turn-around
of specific one-off projects Able to work with minimal source data
Responsive to clients' requests and project specification changes
Model formats compatible with many Virtual Reality (VR), Systems
Engineering (SE) and games engine rendering toolkits.
Testimonials
“I was very impressed with the detail you managed to achieve,
given the limited source data of 3 low-resolution photographs from
the Web …”
“… what you've achieved in such a short space of time
is very impressive indeed”
“ This kind of modeling resource is second-to-none in terms
of speed and accuracy of developments and affordability”.
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