The Connected Vehicle Proving Center: A Collaborative, Architecture-Neutral Development Environment 2008-21-0008

This paper will present one method and architecture-neutral means for accomplishing a collaborative development environment that would virtually link the needed hard facilities such as roads and test tracks, utilize embedded and nomadic devices, provide the software development tools and support multiple communication protocols. The proposed capability would be able to be linked to any other facility globally, thereby allowing public and private entities an ability to both clearly evaluate what is created elsewhere, improve or demonstrate their developments, and provide a means of advancing vehicle communications research.