PPT Slide
What is it? Short to medium range, low latency, high data rate communications.
Who developed it? Government and Industry in ASTM and IEEE standards groups.
When would it be advantageous to use it? Any situation requiring short to medium range communications between vehicles and the roadside or between vehicles where the environment is changing or data needs to be transferred at high rates (See the example Applications). Think short-range highway advisory radio.
When will products be available? Estimated Mid 2004.
When will it be available as original equipment in new cars? Estimated 2006 to 2008.
What plug replaceable technology can be used for some data transfer applications in the interim? IEEE 802.11a.
What model deployments are being planned for next year? DIRECT by Michigan DOT.
How will this affect Toll Agencies? North American Interoperability.
When should state agencies start planning to deploy it? Early 2003.
What will be required from the frequency coordinator? Application processing, channel recommendations, interference mitigation where necessary.