MELE Associates, Inc - Air Force - CBT - Overview

Overview:  The USAF has re-examined airfield deicing procedures in light of environmental considerations. Building on the favorable experience of the Canadian Forces with non-urea deicing chemicals and state-of-the-art techniques, the 914^th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station conducted an airfield deicing case study during the 1997 – 1998 winter.

The study demonstrated that mechanical snow and ice removal augmented by the judicious use of more effective and environmentally friendly chemicals can provide improved deicing with significantly less environmental impact. The challenge that presented itself once the study results were accepted was to expedite a method of quickly disseminating information and training personnel across a broad spectrum and large volume of staff.

The objective was to develop an airfield anti-icing/deicing computer-based training CD-ROM for the USAF. Later, the product would be converted to a computer based training module. The product focused on modernized anti/deicing techniques and included updated chemical and equipment use. The target audience is installation level personnel responsible for flight safety and airfield anti-icing/deicing. It also needed to clearly express the benefits so that flight operations personnel could benefit and invest after viewing it.

Conformity: Working with AFCESA, (SMSgt Clyde Young) on an architecture that meshes with existing USAF CD-ROMs to ensure conformity and ease of use by field personnel. The development is consistent with existing modules to the maximum extent consistent with the SOW and the intent of the CD-ROM, where details of these modules are provided to the Contractor. The product meets requirements stated in Standards and Guidelines for Developing AFCESA Multimedia Products, November 1998 and is compatible, as required, with Windows 95 and NT operating systems. Deliverables included:

• Program Management Plan/Schedule (section 4.3)
• CD-ROM Content Outline (section 4.5)
• CD-ROM Storyboards (section 4.6)
• CD-ROM Prototype (section 4.7)
• CD-ROM Test Version (section 4.9)
• 23 copies Windows 95 version
• 2 copies NT version
• CD-ROM Final Version (section 4.11)
• 150 copies Windows 95 version
• 50 copies NT version
• CD-ROM master with source codes/files

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