WG9: Transit Communications Interface Profiles (TCIP) for Railcar Basic Operating Unit Interoperability

IEEE Std P-1544, Transit Communications Interface Profiles (TCIP) for Railcar Basic Operating Unit Interoperability

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Fred Woolsey
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Status:
WG9 was originally convened to develop standardized rail TCIP profiles and data dictionaries, a mammoth task. This original mission remains the long-term goal of the working group; however, the work has been broken down into manageable “packages” which will be addressed in sequence in a series of 'dot' standards..

Draft 4 is being revised to be protocol-neutral. In addition, normative data-element XML schemas are being developed based on TCIP.

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Scope:
This standard defines the data elements, content, and structure of messages, and interoperability requirements for data communications within rail vehicles and between basic operating units within a train for applications other than Communications Based Train Control (CBTC).

Purpose:
This standard provides clearly defined message structures and content for intra-train communications, providing for interoperability between disparate systems and equipment. Through consistent use of this standard, functional entities on rail vehicles will be able to communicate seamlessly with each other.