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The SEDRIS Data Representation Model
APPENDIX A - Classes Description |
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An instance of this DRM class specifies a characterization of the data set being described, including its intended use and limitations.
In the documentation for this class, the phrase "the data set" refers to "the data set being described by the given <Description> instance". This, in turn, refers to the object tree rooted at the aggregate of the <Description> instance.
If a <Description> is shared by multiple aggregate objects, then "the data set" refers to the collection of object trees rooted at its various aggregates.
The description of a <Model> of an F-18, perhaps including a summary of its structure, and a list of its intended uses.
This class provides a place for a [ISO 19115]-compliant description of a high-level SEDRIS object (such as an instance of <Transmittal Root>, <Model>, <Image>, etc.) <Description> includes an abstract field, which describes what the object is, a purpose field, which describes how the object is intended to be used, and an additional supplemental_information field for any other information about the object.
| SE_String | abstract; | (notes) |
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| SE_String | purpose; | (notes) |
| SE_Short_Integer_Unsigned | credit_count; | (notes) |
| SE_String | credit[]; | (notes) |
| SE_String | supplemental_information; | (notes) |
If present, each of these provides category keywords, their type, and reference source.
The abstract field specifies a brief narrative summary of the content of the resource(s) being described.
The purpose field specifies a summary of the intentions with which the resource(s) being described were developed.
The credit_count field specifies the count of entries in the credit array.
The credit field provides recognition of those who contributed to the resource(s) being described.
The supplemental_information field supplies any other descriptive information about the data set.
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