+++ New Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System launched +++

After 12 years, the CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) launched a new version of the Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System (OAIS). OAIS is the main standard in the field of digital archiving and provides a recommended practice for archival software solutions.

The current update adds to and clarifies concepts and terminology. You can find the full “Recommended practice” here. If you want to know more about the changes of the update, go to the chapter “Document control”.

OAIS reference model