DI-IPSC-81437A, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION: DATABASE DESIGN DESCRIPTION (DBDD) (15-DEC-1999)

DI-IPSC-81437A, DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION: DATABASE DESIGN DESCRIPTION (DBDD) (15-DEC-1999)., The Database Design Description (DBDD) describes the design of a database, that is, a collection of related data stored in one or more computerized files in a manner that can be accessed by users or computer programs via a database management system (DBMS). It can also describe the software units used to access or manipulate the data. The DBDD is used as the basis for implementing the database and related software units. It provides the acquirer visibility into the design and provides information needed for software support.