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The topic gives opportunity for students to learn about the utilization of the standards and the process for ensuring interoperability of ITS applications. User services are multimodal in nature and have significantly altered the manner in which transportation agencies will conduct their operations in the future. Because multimodal user services are to be implemented within an integrated ITS, a multitude of new devices and their interfaces must be developed and linked together. Standards will make possible the implementation of packages of user services forming advanced traffic management systems, advanced traveler information systems, advanced public transportation systems, commercial vehicle operations, advance rural transportation systems, and advanced vehicle control systems. A protocol is defined as a set of rules or conventions formulated to control the exchange of data between two entities desiring a connection. Basic elements of a protocol are described. The main standards developed by International Standard Organization (ISO) addressing ITS needs are discussed.
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