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SM-6T-2-02 APOLLO MISSION SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK  SM-6T-2-02

1.3.1.8 Recorder and Plotter Panel. The instructor is provided with remote control of the X-Y and X-T plotters. Figure 1-11 illustrates the panel which enables this control. In addition to the pen recorders, controls are also included for the IOS audio tape recorder. This instrument, independent of the S/C data storage equipment (DSE) allows con¬ tinuous recording of a complete training exercise. Functional descriptions of the controls and indicators on this panel are listed in table 1-10.

1.3. 1. 9 True Trainee Environment Panel.

This panel provides the instructor-operator with both monitor and control capability for the environmental conditions for the suits at each of the four SCM stations and the SCM cabin. Indicators and controls are for the actual environ¬ ment and are completely independent of the simulated environmental control system (ECS). Also included are instructor-operator controls for the simulator smoke generator system and the aural simulation system.

The aural cue simulation system reproduces those characteristic sounds of an Apollo mission that are external to communications and sounds normally heard in the headsets. These sounds include:


 * Booster engines aerodynamic noise (frequency and amplitude)
 * Launch escape main engine (frequency and amplitude)
 * Entry aerodynamic noise (frequency and amplitude)
 * 400 Cycle inverter noise

These sounds are produced in a speaker in the SCM as a function of event and time under program control. A talkback indicator displaying noise level is provided on the IOS. The instructor may override the program and manually control the decibel level of noise within the SCM. With the exception of an ON-OFF control, the instructor has no other inputs to the aural cue system. Figure 1-12 illustrates the controls and display, and table 1-11 provides a functional description of each control and display.

The smoke generator system contains a non-toxic liquid smoke, a heater unit, and an auxiliary blower. Smoke is produced by heating the liquid smoke and ducting it through the AMS environmental control system air conditioning ducts. This function is under program control with instructor override to inhibit smoke generation. Initiation of the smoke generator system can be accomplished manually through the MIU in conjunction with specific malfunctions. Controls for this system are depicted in figure 1-12 and functionally described in table 1-11.

1.3.1.10 Visual Systems Status Display.

This panel provides operational status and malfunction detection data on the visual systems to the instructor-operator. The panel is illustrated in figure 1-13 and each indicator is functionally described in table 1-12. 1-36