ATSA: Prevent Collisions

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Introduction

Monitor multiple aircraft moving across the screen and press the number key corresponding to an aircraft that will collide with another, or press 0 if no collisions will occur.

This game tests your ability to predict future events by analyzing the trajectories of multiple moving objects. You must mentally calculate whether aircraft paths will intersect, identify which aircraft are involved in potential collisions, and make quick decisions about which aircraft to remove. The challenge increases with more aircraft, faster speeds, and the need to track multiple potential collision pairs simultaneously.

ATSA: Prevent Collisions module

The task

  • Observe multiple aircraft (each with a unique number) moving across the screen
  • Each aircraft moves in a straight line at a constant speed
  • Watch for aircraft that are on collision courses with each other
  • Press the number key corresponding to an aircraft that will collide to remove it and prevent the collision
  • If no collisions will occur, press 0
  • Respond quickly before collisions happen to score points

Priorities

  • Focus on identifying aircraft pairs that are converging toward each other
  • Look for aircraft that are heading toward the same area at similar times
  • Practice mentally extending aircraft paths to see where they will intersect
  • Prioritize aircraft that are involved in multiple potential collisions
  • If you're unsure, watch the aircraft movements for a moment to better understand their trajectories
  • Remember that you can press 0 if you determine no collisions will occur
  • Act quickly but avoid hasty decisions - removing the wrong aircraft costs points

ATSA: Prevent Collisions is in the ATSA Preparation Suite

The full session, including the tutorial, difficulty levels, and saved scores, is inside the training software.

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ATSA: Prevent Collisions module illustration