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ATA iSpec 2200

ATA iSpec 2200 is a global aviation industry standard for the content, structure, and electronic exchange of aircraft engineering, maintenance, and flight operations information. iSpec 2200 minimizes cost and effort for operators and manufacturers, improves information quality and timeliness, and facilitates manufacturers' delivery of data to meet airline operational needs.

The Contenta XML content management solution provides the following functionality to support the requirements of iSpec 2200:

  • API provides easy implementation of S2200 functionality as well as additional integration or customization to meet business requirements.
  • Contenta supports multiple structures in the same database, so MIL-SPEC, S2200, and S1000D document types can coexist in the same solution.
  • SDL Structured Content Technologies provides integrated support for the leading XML and SGML authoring tools.
  • Built on Oracle, Contenta is supportable and scalable; the largest Contenta database will exceed 1 terabyte.
  • Output options are available for XSL-FO, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), and print

MIL-SPEC

When the U.S. Department of Defense contracts for a new piece of equipment or weapons system, there is usually a requirement to deliver operation and maintenance information in SGML format. The SGML data must be written to one of many MIL-SPEC DTDs and will drive the presentation for electronic or paper delivery.

Contenta addresses the requirements of MIL-SPEC and adds value by:

  • Supporting multiple structures in the same database, so MIL-SPEC, S2200, and S1000D document types can coexist in the same solution.
  • Providing versioning and rollback capability.
  • Incorporating other data formats into the managed environment.
  • Applying consistent business rules.
  • Providing automated workflow.
  • Eliminating redundant authoring by means of content reuse.
  • Enabling delivery of content to multi-channel output formats.
  • Providing integrated support for the leading XML and SGML authoring tools.
  • Enabling customization based on metadata.
  • Providing output options for XSL-FO, Electronic Technical Manuals, and print.

AECMA

AECMA (Aircraft European Contractors Manufacturers Association) has published three major specifications for the support of aerospace products: AECMA Simplified English; AECMA S2000M for Materiel Management; and AECMA S1000D, the legacy specification to AIA/ASD S1000D.

The SDL Structured Content Technologies solutions support the authoring, management, and publication of data structured with the new AIA/ASD S1000D and legacy AECMA S1000D content models. We also integrate with third-party products to provide Simplified Technical English checking.

S1000D

The S1000D standard, maintained by the Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe and the Aerospace Industries Association in the US, is increasingly mandated for existing and new military programs. As a result, companies involved in the manufacture of military air, sea, and land vehicles are increasingly adopting this standard.

SDL Structured Content Technologies integrates Contenta with editorial, publishing, and interactive electronic viewing technologies such as IETMs and IETPs, providing an end-to-end solution for content creation, management, and delivery of S1000D-compliant data. Contenta provides quick and efficient out-of-the-box XML schema support for the S1000D specification.

Contenta S1000D provides the following:

  • A common source database that can store structured or unstructured data.
  • Simplified user interface.
  • Robust history, version control, workflow and access control.
  • Pre-configured S1000D object types and metadata fields.
  • Hierarchical views based on DMCs and PMCs.
  • Data module import using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
  • Streamlined data-module-builder interface that helps you construct your project, including pre-populated metadata fields and delivery of ready-to-author objects to writers.
  • Sophisticated reporting for production and tracking status.
  • Ability to manage S1000D at the same time as legacy data, including ATA. Contenta supports both legacy and S1000D in the same database — any number and version of document types can coexist.
  • Integration with other systems, such as LSA and parts ordering.
  • Optional IETM and XSL-FO output.

DITA

Recent widespread interest in the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) has accelerated adoption of this open, standards-based foundation for the creation of topic-oriented content. DITA’s information architecture is based on an OASIS standard for authoring topic-oriented content in XML. It provides an ideal platform to launch a well-managed information environment for product-related information deliverables. Add the SDL Trisoft CCM system, and you have a truly robust environment for managing global product information.

SDL Trisoft and DITA are complementary components in a total solution. The DITA architecture, based on a highly modular approach, dovetails with SDL Trisoft's component content view of the world. SDL Trisoft has been applied to content reuse since its inception. Now, with an information architecture designed for that purpose, SDL Trisoft adds the value of tracking status, recording activity, and managing the collaboration required for creating information sets. Rather than relying on common conventions that may vary by group, companies can now automate workflow for all participants while safeguarding content in a managed environment.

The SDL Trisoft CCM Solution expands the capabilities of DITA by:

  • Integrating with the authoring environment to make topic-creation easy.
  • Managing references efficiently.
  • Offering a scaleable content repository for handling a collection of DITA topics.
  • Adding automated workflow and applying consistent business rules.
  • Providing versioning and rollback capability.
  • Incorporating other data formats into the managed environment.
  • Eliminating redundant authoring.
  • Dynamically assembling DITA topics into documents.
  • Delivering content to multi-channel output formats with automatic DITA map creation.
  • Managing translated DITA content and integrating with translation tools and processes.
  • Enabling custom document assembly based on full text or metadata so authors can find, assemble and publish the right content.