NASA SBIR/STTR SUCCESS STORIES Johnson Space Center 
1997 Phase II

Intelligent Computer-Aided Training

Lincom Corporation acquired by Titan Corporation

Houston, TX

INNOVATION
The Intelligent Computer-Aided Training (ICAT) software is a library of reusable code that can be embedded with most traditional forms of training such as simulation, computer based training authoring tools, virtual reality, Internet based applications, and some hardware. 
Intelligent Computer-Aided Training
Intelligent Computer-Aided Training
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Benefits to the Student
  • Works at the student’s pace
  • Targets feedback at demonstrated weaknesses
  • Assigns the most appropriate lessons
  • Maintains mental model of student
  • Benefits to the Instructor
  • Greater confidence that student understands material
  • In-depth reports of student abilities
  • More time to interact with problem learners
  • Provides consistent, verifiable training
COMMERCIALIZATION
    Object Modeling Technique ICAT
    Trains analysts and programmers in Object-Oriented Technology through the Object Modeling
    Technique(OMT) -- an OO methodology developed by James Rumbaugh, et al.
     

    Inter-Vehicular Information System ICAT (IVIS/ICAT)
    Trains tank commanders in battlefield operations

    SpaceHab Intelligent Familiarization Trainer (SHIFT)
    Trains payload and mission specialists in nominal and malfunction operations of the SpaceHab Module
     

    Intelligent Physics Tutor
    Tutors high school and college physics students in solving static and dynamics oriented physics
    problems
     
  • LinCom Corporation has been purchased by the Titan Corporation (NYSE:TTN).
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

Technologies Enhanced by ICAT
Simulation
  • Structured learning environment backgrounds
  • Students learn by doing
  • Reduces instructor costs and scheduling conflicts
  • Supports single student, team training, client-server


  • Computer-Based Training
  • Student-centered instruction 
  • Tracks conceptual understanding  
  • Only gives necessary instruction  
  • More accurate and extensive feedback  
  • Can modify a lesson in real time  
  • Allows integration of complex simulations  


  • Web-Based Training
  • Provides anywhere, anytime training 
  • Allows for integration of complex simulations 
  • Permits connection to remote databases  
  • Collaborative team training  
  • Being developed under NASA contract  
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