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ATCoach  Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) POWER ON, LOGIN, & POWER OFF PROCEDURES

ATCoach  Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) POWER ON, LOGIN, & POWER OFF PROCEDURES CLS2004.A.0-002. LESSON OBJECTIVE. Action: Operate the simulator. Condition: In a classroom environment. Standards:

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ATCoach  Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) POWER ON, LOGIN, & POWER OFF PROCEDURES

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  1. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator • (APARS) • POWER ON, LOGIN, & POWER OFF PROCEDURES • CLS2004.A.0-002

  2. LESSON OBJECTIVE • Action: • Operate the simulator. • Condition: • In a classroom environment. • Standards: • In accordance with (IAW) the Manufacturer’s User Manual and the ATCoachTactical Edition PAR Simulator User Manual.

  3. Switch on the surge protectors. • Switch on the Hub. • Switch on the Modem. • Switch on the Speakers. • The Headset Interface Units have no switches and will power on with the surge protectors. • Switch on the Tape Drive. Power-On Procedures • Auxiliary Equipment. • Power Supply / Backup. (UPS) • Refer to the UPS User Manual for LED readout definitions on the unit. (On, Charging, On-Line) • Ensure that the UPS is charging. (30 minute backup). • The following assumes the UPS is on: • After the surge protectors, power-on order is up to the user.

  4. Power-On Procedures • Computers. (UM Section 1.2.1.1) • On two-position systems, the Instructor position (talon) must be powered on first. • Switch on the CPU & Monitor. • Once the instructor position is operational… • ... the student position (raptor) may be turned on.

  5. Login Procedures • Accounts. (UM Section 1.2.1.2) • Two login accounts have been created: • User account. • Developer account. • Used to run ATCoach at the instructor position and at the student position. • Used to create and update ATCoach data files. May be accessed from any position. • User login is named atc and has no password. • Developer login is named atcdev and has no password. To log in, type either atc or atcdev under “Please enter your user name “and press Enter or click on OK. A dialog box will display requesting a password; just press Enter as there is no password.

  6. Power-Off Procedures • Computers. (UM Section 1.2.1.1) • To shutdown the system, reverse the process. On two-position systems, 1st power down the student position (raptor), then the instructor position (talon). • To perform an orderly shutdown, momentarily press and release the upper right key on the keyboard. • From the system shutdown menu displayed on the monitor, select “Shutdown.” This will automatically shut down all programs, the operating system, and power off the system. • May be accomplished by two methods, orderly or immediate. • An orderly shutdown is the recommended method. • To perform an immediate shutdown, press and hold the front panel power switch for four seconds to power off the system.

  7. Power-Off Procedures • Auxiliary Equipment. • There are no standard procedures to shut down the remaining equipment. • The user may shut off each piece individually. • Or simply use the surge protectors as a master switch.

  8. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) CLASS COMPLETE CLS2004.A.0-002

  9. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator • (APARS) • USER MANUAL • CLS2004.A.0-003.1

  10. LESSON OBJECTIVE • Action: • Describe the Simulator User Manual Contents. • Condition: • In a classroom environment. • Standards: • In accordance with the ATCoachTactical Edition PAR Simulator User Manual.

  11. User Manual • User Manual - Purpose. • Provides the user with the information necessary to understand the ATCoach Training System. • Designed for use in conjunction with FAA Order 7110.65. • Information contained in this manual is up to date for all systems installed with TED Build 1.0.0 or higher.

  12. User Manual • User Manual - Format. • To use this manual effectively, read the introductory material before you begin a chapter. • The chapters in this manual provide in-depth descriptions on how to run ATCoach, ATSetup, ATInstructor, and ATVoice recognition/response. • Chapters are set up in the following format:

  13. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ATSETUP • Appendix D provides a table of the of the headings that the final controller can issue based upon the active runway. • Chapter 1 provides an overview of the system, equipment configuration, power-on procedures, login procedures, and application access. • Chapter 2 details the steps necessary to configure and invoke ATCoach exercises either in Standalone, Playback, or Error Check mode. • Chapter 3 details the instructor setup, how to manipulate an exercise, and how a student’s performance may be observed from the instructor’s situational display. • Chapter 5 provides detailed information about the various voice and keyboard commands that are used to manipulate simulated aircraft. • Chapter 4 covers the creation and maintenance of the data files used to run ATCoach; Scenario and Site files, the Aircraft Model file, the .atcinit file, and the Function Keys Configuration File. • Appendix C provides a list of the equivalent keyboard commands for the corresponding voice commands. • Index is self explanatory. • Chapter 7 provides a basic definition of scenario terms and the format required for scenario file creation and modification. • Chapter 8 provides extensive information on the Voice Recognition and Response (VRR) program that allows the user to verbally interact with ATCoach. • Appendix A explains the entry fields used in the Aircraft Model file. Each aircraft type has performance characteristics that must be present for ATCoach to function. • Chapter 6 provides site file entry definitions and the format necessary to create or modify a site file. • Appendix B lists and explains the entry fields used in the radar data file. The gpn22.dat file is used is used as an example. 3. ATINSTRUCTOR 4. ATCOACH FILES 5. ATCOACH COMMANDS 6. ATCOACH SITES 7. ATCOACH SCENARIOS 8. ATVOICE APP A AIRCRAFT MODEL FILE APP B RADAR TYPE DATA FILE APP C COMMANDS REFERENCE APP D FINAL CONTROLLER HEADING LIMITS INDEX User Manual • User Manual - Contents. 1. INTRODUCTION 2. ATSETUP 3. ATINSTRUCTOR 4. ATCOACH FILES 5. ATCOACH COMMANDS 6. ATCOACH SITES 7. ATCOACH SCENARIOS 8. ATVOICE APP A AIRCRAFT MODEL FILE APP B RADAR TYPE DATA FILE APP C COMMANDS REFERENCE APP D FINAL CONTROLLER HEADING LIMITS INDEX • Chapters.

  14. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) CLASS COMPLETE CLS2004.A.0-003.1

  15. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator • (APARS) • SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION • CLS2004.A.0-003.2

  16. LESSON OBJECTIVE • Action: • Describe the APARS Simulator Software. • Condition: • In a classroom environment. • Standards: • In accordance with the ATCoachTactical Edition PAR Simulator User Manual.

  17. Software • Operating System. (UM Section 1.2) • The ATCoach APARS simulator operates in the Sun Solaris Unix environment. • The Unix environment, including user accounts and application access, has been customized to facilitate ease of operation and account maintenance. atc • Once the user logs into the Sun Solaris operating system, they are now within the Unix desktop environment.

  18. Software • ATCoach Simulator Software. • ATCoach - Simulation Program. • Positions have their own ATCoach processes. • The ATCoach software is comprised of: • ATSetup • ATServer • ATInstr • ATVoice • ATSetup - Process that configures and invokes ATCoach exercises. • Before the exercise has started, ATSetup is used to configure one or more positions in either Standalone, Playback, or Error Check mode. • Can be started in two ways; instructor or student. • ATServer - Process that communicates the simulation data between the positions. • ATInstr Process that runs the instructor interface. • ATVoice Process that controls Voice Recognition and Response (VRR). • Based on the GTE/BBN HARK voice recognition system, ATVoice is a continuous, speaker independent system. • Does not require each user to "train" the system in order to have it recognize his or her own voice. • To access the ATCoach applications, press the right mouse button. • When ATSetup is invoked as a student position, it can be configured either as a standalone position or configured by the instructor position for use within another exercise. • When ATSetup is started as an instructor, that position is designated as an instructor position. • When the exercise is started, ATInstr will automatically run at this position. • Voice control system allowing the user to control the simulation system through voice commands. • Takes the place of pseudo pilots by accepting and implementing voice commands and generating the appropriate "pilot" responses to these commands. • Once this button is pressed the ATCoach Workspace Menu will appear. • The Workspace Menu is a simple method of accessing ATCoach and related programs.

  19. ATSetup (Instructor) Invokes ATSetup as an instructor for configuring an exercise. • ATSetup (Student) Invokes ATSetup as a student for instructor access & interaction. • Sites allows the user to either view or edit the site data file. All users may view the site file, however only users logged in under the atcdev account may edit it. • Scenarios allows the user to either view or edit the scenario files. All users may view a scenario file, however only users logged in under the atcdev account may edit it. • Aircraft Model file allows the user to either view or edit the aircraft model file. All users may view this file, however only users logged in under the atcdev account may edit it. • Initialization Data allows the user to either view or edit the .atcinit file. All users may view this file, however only users logged in under the atcdev account may edit it. • Voice displays a list of all of the aircraft call signs that can be used and recognized by ATVoice. • Errors allows the user to either view a log of any errors that may have occurred after an attempt to run an exercise has failed. • View Eval allows the user to view report generated by ATExpert if the student has had a violation. The scenario must be ended (CEND) so this file can be generated by ATExpert. • Reset Simulation allows the user to reset all ATCoach processes in the event of a system crash. • File Clean deletes all the student playback files that have been recorded. Software • ATCoach Simulator Software. • ATCoach applications. • To select an application, scroll to ATCoach and press the left mouse button. • This will display a submenu of the ATCoach related programs available to the user:

  20. ATCoach Tactical Edition PAR Simulator (APARS) CLASS COMPLETE CLS2004.A.0-003.2

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