THE MAINTENANCE TASK SIMULATOR-1 (MTS-1): A DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE RESEARCH

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Abstract:

The Maintenance Task Simulator MTS-1 is a low priced task simulation device, specially constructed for research on performance aids used in conjunction with electronic maintenance. The device can present many complex electronic control-display panel configurations. The control-display panel is composed of a variety of modules which may contain a control or display or be blank. The device also contains sensing and recording circuitry, which provides a time-referenced record of control positions and sequence of manipulations by the subject. The device can support such research as determining the various skills and concepts required by the technician in performing various levels of electronic maintenance and developing effective techniques for evaluating the proficiency of electronic maintenance personnel. The logical next step would be to modify the MTS-1 for research on malfunction isolation tasks, ie, the portion of the troubleshooting task conducted behind the front panel, after localization has been done, up to but not including the point of replacing the defective component.

Author(s):
Elliott, Thomas K. ; Folley, John Jr D.
Author Organization(s):
APPLIED SCIENCE ASSOCIATES INC VALENCIA PA VALENCIA
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Oct 1962,30 Jun 1964
Supplementary Note:
01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, Legibility of this document is in part unsatisfactory. Reproduction has been made from best available copy.
Pagination:
0048

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AMRL-TR-64-99
Task Number(s):
04
Project Number(s):
1710
Monitor Series:
AMRL-TR-64-99
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
SIMULATORS, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT, MODULES (ELECTRONICS), MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, Astronautics, Test Equipment, SIMULATIONS, Display Systems, Recording Systems, training
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
simulated Display Systems, mts (Maintenance Task Simulator)
Report Date:
1964 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2019 May 02