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Phase 4: Automotive Sector and VIC6
The aim of VIC6 Phase 4 was to build one or more demonstrations of IPv6 capability to support applications for the automotive manufacturing sector. Arising from these demonstrations, sector organisations would then be in a good position to gain understanding and experience to allow smooth transition to IPv6, which will ultimately stimulate sector innovation based upon IPv6.
IPv6 is fundamental to the ongoing deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems, the next generation automotive enhancements expected to tap new markets for ongoing growth. Some initiatives currently under way includes the offer of VIC6 testbed facilities to the Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Industry Panel as part of their work on IPv6 based vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) communications.
This area is based upon VIC6 automotive members supporting the ISO's Communications, Airinterface, Long and Medium range (CALM) wireless communication protocols and air interfaces. CALM spans multiple modes of communications and multiple methods of transmissions in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The CALM architecture is based on a IPv6 convergence layer that decouples applications from the communication infrastructure.
Development of Phase 4
1. Business Analysis: discussions with the Victorian automotive sector on the business parameters, issues and timelines to IPv6 adoption.2. IPv6 Demonstration: based upon the Business Analysis, designing relevant demonstrations of automotive sector applications and VIC6 network interoperability.
3. Project Review: Based upon the above, providing a written analysis on the results, the issues arising, and the potential benefits of IPv6 to the automotive sector.