In the last few years, numerous proposals for modelling and querying Multidimensional Databases (MDDB) are proposed. A rigorous classification of the different types of hierarchies is still an open problem. In this paper we propose and discuss some different types of hierarchies within a single dimension of a cube. These hierarchies divide in different levels of aggregation a single dimension. Depending on them, we discuss the characterization of some OLAP operators that refer to hierarchies in order to maintain the data cube consistency. Moreover, we propose a set of operators for changing the hierarchy structure. The issues discussed provide modelling flexibility during the scheme design phase and correct data analysis.
Hierarchies and Relative Operators in the OLAP Environment
RAFANELLI M
2000
Abstract
In the last few years, numerous proposals for modelling and querying Multidimensional Databases (MDDB) are proposed. A rigorous classification of the different types of hierarchies is still an open problem. In this paper we propose and discuss some different types of hierarchies within a single dimension of a cube. These hierarchies divide in different levels of aggregation a single dimension. Depending on them, we discuss the characterization of some OLAP operators that refer to hierarchies in order to maintain the data cube consistency. Moreover, we propose a set of operators for changing the hierarchy structure. The issues discussed provide modelling flexibility during the scheme design phase and correct data analysis.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.