Capturing expert model in crisis managementusing SYnRGY

SYnRGY is a computational tool designed to support command and control operations in the context
of crisis management. Although SYnRGY has been designed from a user-centered perspective, some
degree of training is required to bring novice users up to a level of competence required to use the
system. The objective of the current proposal is to capture the expert model of crisis management and
design a prototype intelligent tutoring system based on that model. The objective will be achieved in
three phases. The purpose of the first phase is to develop a realistic crisis management scenario. The
second phase will involve human in-the-Ioop simulation with experts. The objective of this phase is to
capture experts’ knowledge in a formal model. Finally, the third phase is devoted to integrating the
expert’s model in a prototype intelligent tutoring system. Thales is confident that this project will
contribute to improve efficiency of training for crisis management in general and for SYnRGY
specifically.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sebastien Tremblay

Student:

Partner:

Thales Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Sociology

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University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate