Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Agent Markup Language Computer Aided Knowledge Acquisition

Abstract : Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) supported DARPA Agent Markup Language (DAML) research by investigating potential military applications for Semantic Web technology. DRC developed a variety of ontologies to demonstrate the application of DAML technology and to identify challenges to military-specific applications. DRC's experience with ontology development and maintenance led to the development of ontology configuration management and versioning processes. Initial research under this contract has influenced the adoption of DAML by the Air Force's Air Mobility Command (AMC) Integrated Flight Management Advanced Technology Demonstration (IFM/ATD) Foreign Clearance Guide effort and the Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advanced Concepts Technology Demonstration (ACTD) program. DAML technology continues to evolve and promises to provide benefits for military applications.