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In this paper we introduce \({\cal GMD}\), an abstract but rich data model for representing multidimensional information, equipped with logic-based semantics and seamlessly integrated with a fully compositional algebra also equipped with logic-based semantics. The aim of this work is to propose an homogeneous approach to formally represent all the aspects of multidimensional data, as proposed by the various data models presented in the literature.
This work has been partially supported by the EU projects Sewasie, KnowledgeWeb, and Interop.
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Franconi, E., Kamble, A. (2004). The \({\cal GMD}\) Data Model and Algebra for Multidimensional Information. In: Persson, A., Stirna, J. (eds) Advanced Information Systems Engineering. CAiSE 2004. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3084. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-25975-6_32
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