Abstract
Keywords: CALM, ITS, Communication
ISO TC 204 was set up in 1992 with the aim of providing a worldwide framework for Intelligent Transport Systems standardization. ISO TC 204 currently consists of 12 acting Working Groups. Eight countries serve as lead countries of working groups; Japan, the US and Germany are each in leading position in two working groups. The importance of ITS Standardization is represented by the fact that ISO TC 204 has 24 participating countries and 25 observer members. The current chairman of the committee is Mr. Michael Noblett; while the Secretariat support is provided by the Telecommunications Industry Association (USA).
ISO TC 204 has many liaisons and maintains traditionally close relationships with other organizations. The most notable partners include the International Telecommunications Union (ITU-R WP6M, ITU-R WP8A), the European Standardization Committee (CEN TC 278), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI ERM TG 37), the Asia Pacific Economic Collaboration (APEC), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the respective committees of United Nations (UN/CEFACT/TBG 3), the Infrared Data Association (IrDA), the Global Standards Collaboration (GSC).