2.2.3.3 Data Structure

A Data Structure technical specification specifies a common structure or an extension to a common data structure that is used by multiple protocols. The description does not include related behavior. Behavior is defined in the specifications for protocols that use the data structure.

Data Structure technical specifications specify how data is decoded and encoded as it is processed in the specific operating environment. If the data is in XML, the schemas and namespaces are specified.

Data Structure technical specifications can contain the following types of normative information, where applicable:

Specific data structure technical specifications that are cited normatively by other technical specifications are described in the following subsections.