The remote simulation system provides training support by allowing crew to access exact replicas of vessel systems for system familiarity and practising training evolutions.
As fantastic as the new simulation facility is, it makes sense to be able to come up to speed on ship systems in private. Remote simulation access is now available!
Crew training will be critical to mission success, but technical manuals and operating procedures aren’t enough. Simulating deep space operating conditions as closely as possible will allow the crew to go beyond basic technical knowledge and begin developing tactics and strategies.
The ISDC is not strictly a military organisation but operates a military-style chain of command as the most appropriate model for the dangerous, distant and unpredictable environment in deep space.
Providing the skills and experience necessary to undertake missions in that environment is as high a priority for the ISDC as building Endeavour.
Starting with the Academy, training programs, mentoring and practical experience support members in achieving their potential.
A couple of new EMDAR evolutions (training exercises) have been published, just in time to try out in the new sim facility!
Needle in a Haystack is pretty basic. The target isn't moving and is outputting constant EM, but it gives you a feel for how to pick target bearing from the waterfall display. With only your ship moving, it's easier to correlate the waterfall drift with heading changes. Check it out here.
The COVID shutdown might have interrupted our plans to let members try out our new simulator prototype, but it also gave us time to come up with something bigger and much better. Here's a first look at what we've just launched.
Even more important than the technology and resources behind Endeavour’s construction is the preparation of the crew who will carry out the ISDC's deep space mission.
Every successful space program has recognised the training and preparedness of its crews as critical to the success of the mission. This has typically been achieved by beginning training and simulation programs well in advance of completion of construction and the ISDC is doing the same.
If you've been looking forward to taking part in a Hunt/Kill sim, then its time to get training!
An overview of helm and training programs has been posted in the Mission Blog, where you can also register your interest in whichever program interests you.
The programs will kick off with a seminar explaining theory and providing demos. The first of these seminars will be in person so that the instructors can get valuable feedback on content and presentation. Video versions of the seminars will be available soon after.