TS EN 9300-013

TS EN 9300-013 addresses the archival storage process within the LOTAR framework used in aerospace for long-term archiving of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data. This part provides a reference description of how the Archival Information Package (AIP) is handled in the archive, with emphasis on secure processing, digital signatures, disaster recovery and updating the archive meta-database.

What this archival-storage profile is about

In LOTAR, the goal is not only to keep engineering data stored, but to preserve its integrity, traceability and retrievability over very long periods of time. In general technical terms, archival storage includes how information packages are identified, protected, recorded and prepared for future retrieval. This makes the storage layer a controlled technical process rather than a passive repository.

AIP management, signatures and recovery readiness

An Archival Information Package is the preserved bundle of content and accompanying descriptive information intended for long-term retention. Digital signatures are commonly used as an integrity mechanism to help detect whether archived content has been altered after deposit. Disaster recovery refers to the readiness measures needed to restore archive functions and data after an unexpected loss or corruption event. Updating the archive meta-database supports searchability, relationships and administrative control of archived objects.

• This part gives a reference description of the archival storage process in the LOTAR context.
• It concerns long-term preservation of 3D, CAD and PDM data.
• The focus is on secure AIP handling, signature use and recovery preparedness.
• Updating the archive meta-database is part of maintaining access and traceability.