The ADL Registry is planning to introduce the ability to register S1000D content into the ADL-R. There is a clear potential relationship between ADL-R, SCORM, and S1000D in the near future.

Subject to ongoing research and evaluation, XML metadata in the ADL-R LOM-based schema at the SCO, or aggregation level, could be cross-mapped to the S1000D Data Modules. Additionally, the referenced SCORM manifest could also be mapped to the S1000D Common Source Database (CSDB), Publication Module(PM), and/or Process Data Module (PDM), as appropriate.

SCORM and S1000D share a number of key characteristics:

• Both chunk information into self-contained reusable units, called "SCOs" by SCORM and "data modules" by S1000D.
• Both can handle specific types of markup for specific types of information. S1000D information types include Description, Procedural, Maintenance Schedules, Fault Isolation, Crew/operators, and Integrated Product Development (IPD).
• Both provide extensive support for specifying additional metadata about topics or data modules and specific elements within them. S1000D provides built-in and extensive numerations of metadata relevant to aviation and military equipment.
• Both provide mechanisms for organizing topics for output to specific deliverable sets. S1000D uses a "publication module" (PM) to list data modules for publication building; SCORM displays content hierarchically and in relationship to other topics.
• Both SCORM and S1000D support a topic-based content reuse model, which identifies content by specific information types, distinguishes individual units according to specific metadata, and organizes content for delivery with an external map.

About S100D

S1000D is an international specification for technical publications utilizing a common source database. In addition, it defines a Common Source Database (CSDB) for compiling publications used in electronic logistics information systems to deliver modules of information direct to the user.