Centralized system that connects multiple students (air traffic controller trainees) and their instructors in a real-time simulated exercise. In these exercises the instructors create various air traffic situations where the trainees have to respond in real time.

The system facilitates real-time communication in from of direct pre-formatted messages as well as free-hand drawing on pre-uploaded files (PDF maps and lists). There is also an administration interface tweaked to allow instructors to prepare and reuse games ahead of time.

Technologies used:

• Django framework
• Customized admin interface
• REST API made with django-rest-framework
• EventSource data stream data for instantaneous async communication
• Docker setup for simple and predictable setup
• Demo server using Raspberry Pi
• Packaging the application for iOS using Cordova
• Packaging the application for Windows 10 using ElectronJS

This project also included some team coordination:

• handling client input and expectations
• coordinating with a designer
• coordinating with a frontend developer

 

The application runs on iOS devices and on Windows 10, using a single code base.