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