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Advanced Wireless Communication for the Transportation Sector

A Roundtable Discussion

May 22, 2008

SUMMARY REPORT

U.S. Department of Transportation Headquarters
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590

Prepared by
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Research and Innovative Technology Administration, U.S. DOT
Cambridge, MA
July 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

1.0 Overview of Department of Transportation Viewpoint

2.0 Wireless Communication Technology Trends
2.1 Open Systems vs. Closed Systems
2.2 Technology Architecture and the Business Ecosystem
2.3 A New Technology Development Ecosystem
2.4 Applications for the Transportation Sector

3.0 Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs)
3.1 Overview of Trends
3.2 Role of Standards
3.3 Advanced Wireless Applications for the Transportation Sector
3.3.1 The Business Case for Open Platforms and Open Networks
3.3.2 Technical Options and Considerations
3.3.3 Business Models
3.3.4 Practical Considerations for Field Applications

4.0 The Path Forward
4.1 Strategic Alignment with DOT Vision and Mission
4.2 Implementation and Action Steps

Appendix A: List of Participants

Appendix B: Roundtable Agenda

Appendix C: Questions and Issues for Further Discussion

Appendix D: List of Acronyms