Definition

An identified group of potential consumers who should be able to understand a particular set of information. The designated community may be composed of multiple user communities. A designated community is defined by the Archive and this definition may change over time.

Source: Consultative Committee on Space Data Systems. (June 2012). Reference model for an open archival information system (OAIS) (recommended practice CCSDS 650.0-M-2). Retrieved from https://public.ccsds.org/pubs/650x0m2.pdf. Published as ISO 14721:2012.

Related terms

Access

Consumer

Management

Open Archival Information System (OAIS)

Producer

References

Consultative Committee on Space Data Systems. Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). CCSDS 650.0-M-2.