Class

• <DRM Description>

Superclass

• <DRM SEDRIS Abstract Base>

Subclass

• None.

Definition

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 <DRM Description> instance”. This, in turn, refers to the object tree rooted at the aggregate of the <DRM Description> instance.

If a <DRM Description> is shared by multiple aggregate objects, then “the data set” refers to the collection of object trees rooted at its various aggregates.

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.

Class diagram

Figure 6.64 — DRM_Description

Constraints

• Mandatory metadata
• Publishable Object

Example(s)

• The description of a <DRM Model> of a particular aircraft, perhaps including a summary of its structure, and a list of its intended uses.