S1000D
S1000D is an international standard for procuring and producing technical documentation. Included in the specification are prescribed methods for interchanging, managing, and publishing technical content.
S1000D was derived from civil aviation standards and was originally used by European defense organizations that needed to interchange content. Today, it has been expanded to include Air, Land, and Sea systems and is used for defense and civil aviation documentation across the globe. The S1000D standard is maintained by the Technical Publications Specification Maintenance Group (TPSMG), which includes members from ASD, the United States' Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the Air Transport Association (ATA), and industry and defense leaders from most of the countries using the standard.
What is S1000DIn the most simple terms, S1000D is a suite of information that includes a 2,762-page specification (Issue 4.0), a set of XML schemas, sample XML instances, and additional supporting documentation. |
Where is S1000D UsedS1000D has been heavily used for quite some time to support aviation documentation in the European defense community. |
Why Create Content as Data ModulesOne of the primary benefits of data modules is the ability to reuse them across multiple publications and publishing outputs. |
The Common Source Database (CSDB)Not all CSDBs are alike, but at a minimum they should have the ability to import, manage, and export valid S1000D XML. |
Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)An IETP can filter the content a user sees as runtime based on criteria such as equipment, skill level, and environmental conditions. |
How To Get Started with S1000DS1000D Workshops, Webinars and Training offer an excellent foundation for developing your S1000D strategy. |
