Gas Turbine IETM
Interactive Electronic Technical Manual
Newest U.S. Navy technology for "Electronic Classroom" training.  This initiative will significantly contribute to a well-trained and technologically advanced force, prepared to conduct safe and precise fleet operations.

    Gas Turbine IETM is a revolutionary application of computer technology to the management of technical data and its presentation in a training environment.  In creating an IETM, various "legacy data" such as Technical Manuals (TMs), Lesson Plans, Rate Training Manuals, etc, are scanned into digital format (ASCII text and raster images), then linked in a massive database.  Scanning and database process is non-proprietary, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), and CALS compliant.  The database has an open architecture able to import and link all techinical data types using Standard General Markup Language (SGML) tags.  Additionally, modules of video, sound, animation, and Interactive Course Ware (ICW), and other functions are links in to specific points in the TMs and curriculum.  Procedures to create and manage IETMs using existing Navy resourses have been validated.

    IETM USES:  As a "page turner" it replaces conventional TMs, providing a more available, uniformly up to date, and undamaged reference for the technician or trainee.  "Viewpackage" mode gives scripted tours, created by subject matter experts.  It is like having a Master Chief telling the trainee exactly what to read and look at, in precise order, to study any topic or system.  "Electronic Classroom" (ECR) employs the IETM functionality along with all instructional materials, while guided by an instructor.  Speed of information retrieval, and the "lightbulb effect" of animations and video for complex concepts combine to greatly to greatly enhance and streamline the learning process.


    To install IETM TOUR insert floppy disk 2 into drive. Change to that drive
a: or b: as appropriate. At the prompt; if a:\> then type "installa", if b:\> 
then type "installb".The files will install to your c: drive load WINDOWS 
and run IETMDEMO.


    To run the program again; change to the IETMDEMO subdirectory, type
"cd\ietmtour". At the prompt C:\IETMDEMO  type "win ietmdemo". The program
will load WINDOWS and run IETMDEMO.


    To remove the program from your harddrive run the uninstall program 
on disk 2. Change to the appropriate drive, a: or b:, with disk 2 inserted
in floppy drive type "uninietm".
