Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 IntelliQlik, LLC [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 IntelliQlik, LLC [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 General Simulation Engineering RUS LLC [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 General Simulation Engineering RUS LLC [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 General Simulation Engineering RUS LLC [Member] RUB	Dec. 31, 2014 GSE-UNIS Simulation Technology , Ltd. [Member] USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 GSE-UNIS Simulation Technology , Ltd. [Member] USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity loss on investments	$ (55,000)	$ (156,000)	$ (17,000)	$ 0	$ (38,000)	$ (8,000)		$ 0	$ (148,000)
Equity Method Investments			440,000	0	0	38,000		0
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage			50.00%		50.00%			49.00%	49.00%
Equity Method Investment, Description of Principal Activities			IntelliQlik will develop a software platform for online learning and learning management for all energy sectors, including nuclear, thermal, oil & gas, and hydro-electric. The IntelliQlik platform will also include applications to support plant engineering, operations and maintenance, as well as provide a platform for Software as a Service to deliver learning materials, industry recruitment services, and specialized simulator training programs.
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	250,000	0	250,000			46,000	1,500,000
Obligation to contribute additional investment			250,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			213,000
Equity Method Investment, Net Sales Proceeds		1,183,000
Proceeds from Collection of Other Receivables	$ 1,183,000