Phil Sykes & Ben Siede
Australian Aerospace

Title: ARH - Transition from Acquisition Phase to a Through Life Support (TLS)

Abstract: As our project makes the transition from an acquisition phase to a Through life Support (TLS) phase we take a look at the challenges faced by ours and other projects at this critical stage in their life. Discussion will focus on the background of the ARH project, the transition from acquisition to TLS, Known problems on the horizon as well the potential impact of unknown problems. We will look at the long term relationship that must be formed between customer and supplier as well as the impact of changing requirements and customer expectations with regard to future new technologies and specifications.

Biography: Philip Sykes is a Technical Publications Team Leader for Australian Aerospace in Brisbane. For the last year he has been responsible for the production of the Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) for the Australian Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Project. Prior to this he worked for eight years for BAE Systems in the United Kingdom as Technical Publications Team Lead for a number of different projects including work on the latest Royal Air Force Hawk IETP at S1000D version 2.2.

Biography: Ben Siede is a Technical Information Officer at Australian Aerospace in Brisbane. Ben spent 8 years in the Australian Army as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a specific focus on rotary wing aircraft. For the past 4 years he has been a key member of the technical documentation team for the S1000D based Australian Army Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Project.

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Antony Wilkinson
Secretary
Australian S1000D Maintenance Working Group

Title: An update from the ASMWG

Abstract: The ASMWG, what are they here for? An update from your industry members

Biography: Antony is a senior consultant and trainer for Absolute Data Group, who for the last 5 years has specialised in Defence and Aerospace data solutions, including 5629a, S1000D and XML publishing systems analysis and development. Antony is the Secretary of the Australian S1000D Management Group (ASMG) and an active working member of the International S1000D Business Rules Working Group.

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Darrell Moffitt
ARH Project Office, Department of Defence, Australia

Title: ARH Experience with S1000D - The benefits, lessons learned and future direction

Abstract: The first ARH was delivered to Oakey (QLD) on 15 December 2004, and total of 16 have now been handed over to the Commonwealth. Once fully delivered, there will be 18 Aircraft based at the 1st Aviation Regiment, Darwin and 4 at the Army Aviation Centre ay Oakey This presentation will look at the current project status, the challenges faced to date, lessons learnt and future direction for the project

Biography: Darrell Moffitt is a Technical Officer Level 6 for the Department of Defence Darrell was managing the Technical Data Manager for the Tactical Fighter Systems Program Office (TFSPO) Newcastle NSW. from September 2002 to 2008, before moving on to Technical Information Practitioner for Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Project Office (ARHPO) Brisbane in January.

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Rao Ayyalasomayajula
Land Engineering Agency, DMO
Department of Defence, Australia

Title: Current Land Technical Data Manager Capability Project

Abstract: The TDMC Project is delivering a robust configuration management capability for land materiel, consistent with the Land TRAMM, through an implementation of an Information Management system. The system is being developed in accordance with Land Materiel SOPs, the core capability will allow authorised users to acquire, create, amend, store, approve, distribute, and publish technical data. The capability is delivered through two phases. Phase 1 consists of pilot development and implementations in CLOSPO, Overlander Program, and the replacement of RPS/CES legacy system with TDMS and development of TDMS Core Capability. Phase 2 is the delivery of the Core Capability to all Land Materiel users. The developed application TDMS has a significant impact on configuration management of land materiel technical data and improve the level of confidence in technical data and hence reduce the risk of serious incidents. Reviewed all CM and Tech Data Management SOP and rationalised them. The project continues to manage several major activities in parallel.

Biography: Rao joined the Dept of Defence in 1994. He worked in the Department at several locations and sections delivery IT projects. Mr Rao is currently the Project Director of the Technical Data Management Capability project and responsible for the development of configuration management capability for land materiel in the DMO of Department of Defence.

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David Simper
DPM Interactive

Title: PLM Focused Serious Games - The Virtual Management Process

Abstract: A large proportion of the lifetime costs of complex Defence equipment is tied up in the ongoing creation and maintenance of associated documentation.  In addition, the demand for interactive 3D training content for OH&S, induction, operations and maintenance is also growing rapidly due to it's efficiency in displaying and navigating complex equipment.     Most modern equipment is designed using 3D CAD and data management systems. By sourcing and using the original 3D and related data as a basis for all subsequent related media production creates an opportunity to lower the production costs for a wide range of content from IETM's, S1000D compliant technical documents, training systems and parts catalogs.     Additional cost savings can also be achieved by efficiently managing and distributing the content across currently disparate departments encouraging wide content reuse. Presently there is a shift towards the application of games technology to deliver a design capability, then re-use this for 3D interactive training.  The same content can be re-used again to support the development of interactive documentation.   This talk discusses some of the recent innovations in the management of the reuse of 3D CAD data for these purposes and shows where the costs savings can be achieved in the process.

Biography: After graduating in an Associate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1992 and an Associate Diploma in Naval Architecture in 1993, both from the Canberra Institute of Technology, David developed his engineering expertise within the Naval Engineering section of the Department of Defence for almost 20 years. Since 1997 David held the role of Technology Manager of the Computer Modeling Group, working on several concept and In-Service design projects, particularly the LPA design study, and more recently the FFG Upgrade Program, Collins Class Improvement Program, LHD Project, AWD Project, Armidale Class Patrol Boat Project and the Mine Warfare Vessel 2025. David was the author and sponsor of DEF(AUST)5000 documents defining the delivery of 2D drawings and 3D models to Navy

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Andrew Smith
Technical Publications/Training Manager
General Atomics, U.S.A

Title: "I" is for Interactive: Lessons Learned, Publishing Print and IETP Using S1000D

Abstract: Your company has received a Request for Proposal (RFP) for printed technical manuals and/or an Interactive Electronic Technical Publication with a requirement to use S1000D. In order to fulfill the requirements for his project, companies must accept changes to current methodologies. Companies must have answers to the following questions: How does your technical pubs group start the process of utilizing the S1000D specification? What processes does your company have to adopt for conversion of legacy tech data as opposed to developing tech data for a new program? What technologies are required to support this effort? How can technical data be reused between print and IETP, and between maintainer and operator roles? What issue of the S1000D specification is required? Will the technical data for the manuals or IETP be reused for computer based training (CBT)? How will your company provide sustainment (Life Cycle) of the IETP? Is there an IETP viewer requirement from the customer, if not, can the viewer you recommend be used on a specific network?

Biography: Andrew Smith is Technical Publications/Training Manager for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Division in San Diego, CA. He has over 12 years experience with SGML/XML, XSLT/XSL-FO and PHM. His latest efforts include printed and IETM publications for the Predator A and B UAV and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) programs.

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Dave Muscat
Logistic Engineering Services

Title: Logistic Support Analysis Record - What is it?

Abstract: What are Logistic Support Analysis Records (LSAR) and Weapon System Databases (WSDB)? This presentation will provide an overview of what an LSAR or WSDB is. The genesis of DEF(AUST)5692 has its roots in US Military Standards 1388-2A and 2B. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been evolving this standard for about 16 years now and it continues to mature. A WSDB is typically the central data repository for almost all Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) data collated during acquisition and maintained through life. It facilitates the analysis and storage of data related to Operations and Maintenance Requirements; Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Operations and Maintenance Tasks; Support and Test Equipment; Facilities; Skills; Parts; Transportability; and other related ILS requirements.

Biography: Dave is a Senior Consultant and the Software Development Manager. He spent 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force where he was on the ground floor of the introduction of WSDBs to the Defence Force and saw it through for the following four years. Since leaving the RAAF in 1998, Dave has held positions in the Defence Industry that has seen him constantly associated with WSDB development for both acquisition and support projects as well as associated information management activities. Currently, Dave’s main role is heading up the LES Software Development team developing specialised ILS software applications (including a DEF (AUST) 5692 compliant application) and overseeing data management tasks in support of major acquisition projects.

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Dr. Tim King
Principal Consultant
LSC Group Limited, U.K.

Title: STEP Standards and PLCS

Abstract: Effective and efficient decision making is the fundamental business capability that drives the requirement for information interoperability and integration. This interoperability and integration is more extensive if underpinned by open, neutral standards. Such standards include STEP and PLCS for engineering data (ISO 10303) and ASD S1000D for technical documentation.

These standards have been the subject of extensive investment and support from the UK Defence enterprise, within both the MOD and Industry. The Defence enterprise is now ready to take full advantage of the standards and has built an understanding of how to address the associated practical issues through early examples of implementation. These examples have already begun to demonstrate the achievability of the promised business benefits. These benefits will grow as implementation becomes more widespread.

Biography: Dr. Timothy King has varied international experiences in through-life information exploitation to support high value, complex assets. Since 1986, he has participated extensively in applying computer software to support the engineering process.

Tim is a Principal Consultant at LSC Group, where he has worked since 1998. He is a Chartered Engineer (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) and a Chartered Information Technology Professional (British Computer Society).

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Berry Braster
Sales and Marketing Director
Tedopres, Netherlands

Title: ASD-STE100:

Abstract: TBC

Biography: Berry Braster is the Sales and Marketing Director of Tedopres, a company specialized in providing services for technical content. Berry has a background in quality assurance and regulatory affairs and has assisted many organizations with their global strategy for product and manual compliance. He has been with Tedopres for 8 years, during which he has managed the implementation of Tedopres' controlled language solution HyperSTE for many aerospace & defense companies and governmental bodies.

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Berry Braster
Sales and Marketing Director
Tedopres, Netherlands

Title: STE, Illustrations and Augmented Reality as part of the total content solution

Abstract: The use of STE facilitates standards such as S1000D and ATA iSpec2200, resulting in additional benefits for content. Berry will explain the benefits of STE using case studies, and show how overall cost, time to market, and content volume will be reduced considerably. In addition, Berry will discuss how STE is part of the total content solution, introducing the audience to:

• Simplified Illustrations, how to efficiently create illustrations
• Asset Maintenance Management, which received the Innovation Award from the Dutch Ministry of Defense
• Augmented Reality, the future of technical communication

Biography: Berry Braster is the Sales and Marketing Director of Tedopres, a company specialized in providing services for technical content. Berry has a background in quality assurance and regulatory affairs and has assisted many organizations with their global strategy for product and manual compliance. He has been with Tedopres for 8 years, during which he has managed the implementation of Tedopres' controlled language solution HyperSTE for many aerospace & defense companies and governmental bodies.

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Tammy Halter
Chief Executive Officer
Absolute Data Group Pty Ltd

Title: The Digital Classroom - Enhancing e-Learning with shared technical content

Abstract: In many organisations system trainers and technical writers work in information "silos", often resulting in duplicated and inconsistent information being delivered to the end user. In this session Tammy will explore how training developers can access and reuse technical and operational content for distribution as SCORM compliant courseware.

Biography: Tammy is the CEO of Absolute Data Group (ADG), a solutions company that enables Defence, Aerospace and Heavy Industry to create, manage and leverage information that is vital to the operation and maintenance of their mission critical assets.

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