Track methodology model for ontology building
一种履带式本体构建模型

In order to utilize methodology for ontology building more effectively, the Track Methodology Model (TMM) was created. The elements in TMM were defined and described, which included ontology (Top-level Ontology, Domain Ontology and Application Ontology) and five stages in the process of ontology building (analysis, design, development, deployment and evaluation). The qualitative analysis was explored based on the elements. Hence, three methodologies (driving wheel methodology for top-level, domain and application ontology) were imported, while their characteristics and relationships of three methodologies were researched and established. Through the application of building knowledge ontology in university based on TMM, effective methodology for building ontology can be selected to instruct the process of ontology building.