Communications:
The use of mobile radio on land, sea, and air, including cellular radio, two-way radio,
and one-way radio, with applications to operations of vehicles, mobile communications
and services, radio paging, and status monitoring and reporting. Related areas include
spectrum usage, component communications equipments such as cavities and antennas for effective
communications, command and control for radio systems, mobile communications techniques
and services, mobile radio circuit design, radio propagation for vehicular communications,
effects of ignition noise and radio frequency interference, and consideration of the vehicle
as part of the mobile communications environment.
Transportation
Systems:
The use of electronic technology for the control of ground transportation
systems including, but not limited to, traffic aid systems; traffic
control systems; automatic vehicle identification, location and localization,
and monitoring systems; automated transport systems and autonomous driving, with single
and multiple vehicle control; and moving walkways or people-movers.
Vehicular Electronics:
The use of electronic or electrical components and systems for
control, propulsion, or auxiliary functions, including but not
limited to, electronic controls for engineer, drive train, convenience,
safety, and other vehicle systems; sensors, actuators, and microprocessors
for onboard use; electronic fuel control systems; vehicle electrical
components and systems collision avoidance systems; electromagnetic
compatibility in the vehicle environment; and electric/hybrid vehicles
and controls.