As some of you may know, the Alliance for the
Advancement of Technology (AAT) recently issued Integrated
Chronological Applications System (ICAS) version 6.04. A number of
sources including the USMA list were surveyed, and thereby informed
development of this version and the continuing ICAS process review.
Information about AAT ICAS standards and methodologies may be found at
http://www.aatideas.org/itinica in both HTML and PDF
formats.
A quote from the ICAS announcement may be of
particular interest to readers of this list:
ICAS is
modelled on metric methodologies and on SI in particular. ICAS
features are developed in pursuit of best practices to anticipate
issues of use and conversion. Leveraging the application of various
uniform schemes, uses of ICAS may hold advantages that parallel those
realized in the application of SI measures.
The AAT is presently studying certain uses of
ICAS calendar and clock systems. The AAT operates under the premise
that what is good for SI is good for ICAS, and also that what is good
for ICAS is good for SI. This is a matter of course for the AAT, and
ICAS features are exploring a variety of practical and theoretical
approaches to usability challenges.
There are good and relevant reasons to focus
on the use of metric measures. This program is also important for the
AAT's mission to promote applicable philosophies of
technology.
I hope that this can be of help.
--
Ronald L. Stone, programs manager
Alliance for the Advancement of Technology (AAT)
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http://www.aatideas.org
AAT at www.aatideas.org
PO Box 141155
Mpls., MN 55414-1155
USA
Ronald L. Stone, programs manager
Alliance for the Advancement of Technology (AAT)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.aatideas.org
AAT at www.aatideas.org
PO Box 141155
Mpls., MN 55414-1155
USA
