ICAS Call for Volunteers
Thursday, October 16th, 2008The language and localization documents for the AAT ICAS (Integrated Chronological Applications System, Alliance for the Advancement of
Technology) standards are scheduled to be revised in the next months.
A next-version specification of a “generic” English style for ICAS remains under consideration. Some primary references about approaches to international
communication may include the following:
AAT ICAS - http://www.aatideas.org/icas/index.html
AIP Style Manual (American Institute of Physics, 1990-1997) http://www.aip.org/pubservs/style/4thed/toc.html (includes an approach of writing English as a common language, or
International English)
BIPM The International System of Units (SI).
INTECOM - Guidelines for Writing English-Language Technical Documentationfor an International Audience.
The Global English Style Guide: Writing Clear, Translatable Documentation for a Global Market, by John R. Kohl.
LISA - LISA Best Practice Guide: Managing Global Content.
NIST Special Publication 330: The International System of Units (SI).
NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI).
Throughout the process of revision, AAT will consider comments and suggestions for the development of ICAS. There are also opportunities for volunteers to get involved in the development of ICAS. Anyone who would like to participate can contact AAT at icas@aatideas.org.
