ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English: a Controlled Natural Language beyond Aerospace and Defence

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Technical Authoring

14. November
11:30 - 12:15 AM (CET)
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Daniela Zambrini
- eXeL8
Orlando Chiarello
- Secondo Mona

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An informative overview on ASD-STE100, a controlled language originally crafted for aircraft maintenance documentation. The presentation outlines the history and structure of Simplified Technical English and its core principles. STE addresses comprehension issues related to complex sentences, confusing word forms, and ambiguous vocabulary. STE minimizes ambiguity, improves readability, and creates clear, user-friendly technical documentation.

Takeaways

Links to download an official free copy of Issue 8 of ASD-STE100.

Information to express interest in collaborating with the National and Multi-Country Simplified Technical English Working Groups.

Speakers

Daniela Zambrini

eXeL8

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Biography

Daniela Zambrini is a freelance technical translator ((IT>EN and EN>IT), specializing in aviation, defence, and logistics.

She is an Associate Member of the ASD Simplified Technical English Maintenance Group and a Certified Trainer for the ASD-STE100 specification.

Orlando Chiarello

Secondo Mona

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Orlando Chiarello is the Product Support manager of Secondo Mona, an Italian aerospace system manufacturer. He is the Chairperson of the ASD Simplified Technical English Maintenance Group (STEMG). Orlando is a member of several national and international working groups, and a member of COM&TEC.

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