“Compared to other CBT tools, this is much more visual, more interactive, and more conducive to retaining memories and new knowledge,” says Richard Moss, ATV Crew Instructor & Team Coordinator. “When the astronaut must turn a given valve in the ATV, he sees that valve turn in his on-screen representation.”
“ESA and EAC had the documents, materials and knowledge, but it took Cortona3D software tools to transfer our knowledge efficiently. The software's interface made it simple to build new procedures that we could go back and change or evolve at anytime. Making the final application required highly collaborative teamwork. We went over each procedure to ensure factual accuracy, visual clarity and ease of use.”
“This tool is very easy to use,” says Moss, “and that’s very important. Crews refresh a two-hour procedure in five minutes. It’s that intuitive.”
“It does everything we need,” says Moss, “and it has the power to do much more.”
“These professionals have seen every type of paper and CBT education you can imagine,” Moss says. “They are very tough and knowledgeable critics.” “They’re impressed by Cortona3D learning tools. You see their eyes light up and the questions start coming.”
“When you impress an astronaut,” points out Moss, “you have done something really special. They recognize the help this software will give them. It will save time and mistakes in an environment where errors cost lives.”
“There aren’t that many astronauts on the planet and they form a tight community,” says Moss. “Word has already spread to other space agencies, and they expect to replicate the successes that EAC instructors and Cortona3D engineers have produced.”
“They’re impressed with it and they’ll get a copy to take back home to show teammates, trainees and instructors,” he says.