Training simulators are used in a variety of industries that require the skill of handling complex or sophisticated technologies and having knowledge of advanced controls. Training simulators have a long history; a number of studies have already been done to make the training simulators more flexible. Jet engine testing operators have to follow a proper methodology to carry out the procedures of safe engine testing. While performing the tests, the operators have to deal with various emergency conditions and should have proper information on how to deal with those situations. This thesis presents the design and development of a training simulator for aviation engine testing operators. Engine simulation software, GasTurb, is used to develop the jet engine model files and to get the output variables from the simulator. These model files are made accessible in Simulink (MATLAB) with the help of second order S-function. The S-function accesses the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) of GasTurb, to read the model files and to provide real time output on the basis of inputs from external hardware. The user interface to display these output values is developed in Unity game engine. Five different emergency scenarios have been designed and evaluated using the developed simulator. Related variables for these emergency scenarios are plotted to compare the reaction of the operators. The feedback is also taken from the operators regarding the effectiveness of training simulator. The result shows that training simulator would promote and develop their understanding of process. It would help to enhance the ability of operator to identify parameters causing the emergency scenarios and enable them to overcome such situations. / October 2016

Le système perceptif d’un chirurgien doit s’adapter aux contraintes multisensorielles liées à la chirurgie guidée par l’image. Trois expériences sont conçues pour explorer ces contraintes visuelles et haptiques pour l’apprentissage guidé par l’image. Les résultats montrent que les sujets sont plus rapides et plus précis avec une vision directe. La stéréoscopie 3D n’améliore pas les performances des débutants complets. En réalité virtuelle, la variation de la longueur, largeur, position et complexité de l'objet affecte les performances motrices. La force de préhension appliquée sur un système robotique chirurgical dépend de l'expérience de l'utilisateur. En conclusion, le temps et la précision sont importants, mais la précision doit rester une priorité pour un apprenti. L'homogénéité des groupes d'étude est important pour la recherche sur la formation chirurgicale. Les résultats ont un impact direct sur le suivi des compétences individuelles pour les applications guidées par l'image. / Perceptual system of a surgeon must adapt to conditions of multisensorial constrains regard to planning, control, and execution of the image-guided surgical operations. Three experimental setups are designed to explore these visual and haptic constraints in the image-guided training. Results show that subjects are faster and more precise with direct vision compared to image guidance. Stereoscopic 3D viewing does not represent a performance advantage for complete beginners. In virtual reality, variation in object length, width, position, and complexity affect the motor performance. Applied grip force on a surgical robot system depends on the user experience level. In conclusion, both time and precision matter critically, but trainee gets as precise as possible before getting faster should be a priority. Study group homogeneity and background play key role in surgical training research. The findings have direct implications for individual skill monitoring for image-guided applications.