Modelling the real world by Multi-World data model

Author

Duong, Toncan ; Hiller, John

Author_Institution

Sch. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., New South Wales Univ., Kensington, NSW, Australia

fYear

1993

fDate

12-14 May 1993

Firstpage

279

Lastpage

290

Abstract

This paper discusses various philosophical issues that relate to database modelling. In particular, we argue that existing paradigms fail in a multi-database environment, and hence it needs to be supplanted by one that is more flexible and dynamic. Based on this new paradigm we propose a MultiWorld data model which consists of clusters of private/public databases integrated via a contracting mechanism. Each database is autonomous but is able to retrieve external as well as local data. Autonomy appears to lead to conflict. We discuss its nature and propose a resolution strategy based on combinatory theories of truth

Keywords

data structures; distributed databases; philosophical aspects; MultiWorld data model; combinatory theories of truth; contracting mechanism; data retrieval; database modelling; multi-database environment; philosophical issues; private databases; public databases; resolution strategy; Australia; Computer science; Data engineering; Data models; Databases; Engineering management; Financial management; Information retrieval; Manufacturing; Prototypes;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Intelligent and Cooperative Information Systems, 1993., Proceedings of International Conference on

Conference_Location

Rotterdam

Print_ISBN

0-8186-3135-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICICIS.1993.291761

Filename

291761