I would start by looking at the vocabulary used in the database and file structures used by existing inventory-related applications/systems, and at the distinct vocabulary used in the application area (aircraft/airport-related, from what you said). After all, none of this is a new application area, and if it works, use it.
On Jul 3, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Costello, Roger L. wrote:
> Hi Folks,
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> I am starting work on defining an XML vocabulary for some inventory data.
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> My inventory includes data such as the count of the number of aircraft at each airport, the count of the number aircraft ground refuelers at each airport, and so forth.
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> What is the best way to proceed?
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> My thinking is that the first step should be to create a taxonomy. Then define a structure which reflects that taxonomy.
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> Is that the best way to proceed?
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> Do you have experience with structuring inventory data? If so, how did you proceed?
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> /Roger
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