3. Configuration and contents: 
3.1 The TPPO configuration: (see Fig 1) 
The training package consists of: 
- A training programme comprising: 
. a trainee guide and an instructor guide 
. a series of instructional booklets and floppy disks, each covering a 
specific module (theory and practice) 
. a set of training materials (e.g. stereograms, coordinate lists, etc.) 
- A specially designed PC based Stereo Plotting Simulator (SPS) which: 
. simulate the operations that can be executed on both analogue and 
analytical plotters 
. is trainee-friendly, thus speeding up learning and mastery of skills 
. is less expensive than a production instrument 
- Upon request, a special 10 weeks course at ITC to prepare the instructors 
who will introduce the training package in their organizations and ensure 
their continued utilization. 
TRAINING PACKAGE FOR 
PHOTOGRAMMETRIC OPERATORS 
Fig.l: TPPO configuration