Training Simulation Intelligent Scenario Generation Tools

ScenPro proposes to model a process for using adaptive, automated technologies to develop an ATLAS (Automated Training and Learning via Adaptive Scenarios) software application, an intelligent, easily configurable, scenario generation and reconfigurationtraining support tool. ATLAS will support instructors that operate in distributed training environments that include complex, joint-service scenarios. ATLAS scenario generation for existing training simulations would be based on the training needs andlearning objectives derived from individual student training profiles. ScenPro has expertise in simulation-based training and the Scenario-based Engineering Process (SEP) to develop the ATLAS tool. SEP features a Knowledge Acquisition process to obtaininformation from subject matter experts. ScenPro will provide a preliminary system architecture, which will be the basis for development of a fully functional prototype ATLAS tool in a Phase II SBIR program. We anticipate that ATLAS will provide the following capabilities to instructors, simulation control operators, and other joint-service training personnel:- Automatically extract training needs and objectives based on student historical data- Generate simulation scenarios that target student deficiencies- Provide instructors with the ability to rapidly validate and adapt scenarios to individual and team needs- Operate in both local or distributed training environments- Support established joint military learning and training methodologiesDuring the Phase I effort, customers will be identified and strategic partnerships will be formed within the military, government and commercial sectors. We anticipate strong interest from the following organizations:US Navy: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)US Army: Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM )US Air Force: Warfighter Training Research Division, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/HEA)US DOD: Joint Forces Command / Joint Warfighting CenterScenPro anticipates that the new Office of Homeland Security and/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could also use the ATLAS tool to generate scenarios for large-scale exercises that involve multi-agency response and coordination. ScenProhas significant expertise in the incident response domain, and we believe that an ATLAS application could be shown to be of real value at local, state and federal levels in the incident response community.