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A formal model, based on the ISO standards for Information Resource Dictionary Systems (IRDS), is developed with the aim of providing a complete definition of an information system from the physical data values held to the concepts employed for data and function representation and real-world abstractions. It is discussed how such a multi-level model can be used to control the evolution of information systems by creating an environment where heterogeneous systems can be compared. Current trends towards more structured programming techniques and more disciplined software engineering environments lead to the potential for considerable benefits from using an IRDS approach. This potential, however, will only be realized if a formal underpinning of the IRDS standard is achieved.
Author(s): Rossiter BN, Heather MA
Publication type: Report
Publication status: Published
Series Title: Department of Computing Science Technical Report Series
Year: 1996
Pages: 13
Print publication date: 01/01/1996
Source Publication Date: 1996
Report Number: 555
Institution: Department of Computing Science, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Place Published: Newcastle upon Tyne
URL: http://www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/publications/trs/papers/555.pdf
