Jim, (01)
Good list of target capabilities. Allow me to add my (OWI's)
personal favorite – database specification (I don't say schema
because ontologies play a broader role than just schema). With
respect to cross-domain queries, are you thinking of something like
EII, traditionally conceived? That is, without something to query,
it's kind of tough to talk about "cross-domain queries". (02)
Thanks for the TRL reference. That would indeed be useful to look at. (03)
.bill (04)
On Feb 17, 2006, at 14:13 , Schoening, James R C-E LCMC CIO/G6 wrote: (05)
> Greetings,
>
> Here are some issues: (I'll introduce myself in a follow-
> up message)
>
> Assuming our objective is not hype, we need a better handle
> on the actual maturity of this technology before we issue any
> statement. To do this, we must:
>
> a. Define the target capabilities (e.g. improved
> search, cross-domain queries, decision support, etc.). The
> technology might be mature for some things but a pipe-dream for
> other capabilities.
>
> b. Adopt a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale.
> This will help us rate the level of maturity, and also define the
> next level that needs to be achieved. A 9-Level Software
> Readiness Level scale is attached, which could be modified or used
> as-is for now.
>
> c. Be able to 'show' examples of the maturity,
> which are open to scrutiny.
>
> I believe a structured and closer look at the technology
> maturity will better define the next candidate steps.
>
> Now, let me introduce myself. I started and Chaired the
> IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee about 10 years ago,
> which revealed the need for interoperable metadata and learning
> content. I then started the IEEE Standard Upper Ontology Working
> Group, which developed (or attempted to advance) a variety of
> documents including SUMO, Open Cyc, IFF, Lattice of Theories, 4D
> Ontology, and MSO, but none had enough votes to pass as a
> standard. I funded the contract with Teknowledge under which Adam
> Pease developed the original SUMO. I work for the U.S. Army, but
> no longer in this field. My goal in attending this summit is to
> see if I can regain hope in the potential benefits for my employer,
> and if so, to work on a strategy for starting up an R&D program.
>
> James R. Schoening
> U.S. Army C-E LCMC CIO/G6 Office
> Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703
> Voice: DSN 992-5812 or (732) 532-5812
> Fax: DSN 992-7551 or (732) 532-7551
> Email: James.Schoening@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> <<TRL-Software.doc>>
>
> <TRL-Software.doc>
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