ISO TR 17987-5-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO TR 17987-5-2016 — Road vehicles — Interface for data dictionary — Part 5: Mapping of existing vehicle data dictionaries and defined data elements to a common vehicle information model (Technical Report, 2016)

Abstract

This technical report provides guidance and mapping rules to harmonize existing vehicle data dictionaries and defined data elements to a common vehicle information model. It supports interoperability by describing correspondences between terms, data element definitions and structures used in different vehicle data specifications, enabling consistent data exchange and integration across systems and suppliers.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Report)
• Publication date: 2016
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 43.040 (Road vehicles engineering) / vehicle data and communication
• Edition / version: ISO/TR 17987-5:2016
• Number of pages: Approximately 40–60 pages (typical for ISO technical reports; exact count may vary)

Scope

This part of ISO/TR 17987 gives guidance on mapping existing vehicle data dictionaries and their defined data elements to a common vehicle information model. It aims to support harmonization and interoperability of vehicle data by providing a methodology for identifying equivalent or related data elements, specifying mapping relationships, and documenting semantics and unit/format conversions where necessary. The report is intended to be applicable to various proprietary and public vehicle data definitions used within vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and tool providers.

Key topics and requirements

• Methodology for mapping data elements from diverse vehicle dictionaries to a common information model
• Definitions of mapping types (exact match, partial match, container/aggregate mapping, transformation required)
• Guidance on documenting semantics, units, data types and value ranges for mapped elements
• Considerations for handling optional/conditional elements and versioning differences
• Approaches for conversions and transformations including unit conversion and scaling
• Recommendations for maintaining traceability and metadata for mapped correspondences

Typical use and users

Engineers, system architects, data modelers and integration specialists in automotive OEMs and suppliers use this report when integrating systems, consolidating domain-specific data dictionaries, or implementing cross-vendor data exchange. Tool vendors, test labs and standards developers also use the guidance to increase interoperability between diagnostics, telematics, vehicle data analytics and ADAS/automated driving data sources.

Related standards

Related standards and documents include other parts of ISO 17987 (vehicle interface/data dictionary series), vehicle network and diagnostic standards, and data modelling standards used in the automotive domain. Examples include other ISO 17987 parts defining the common information model and interfaces, diagnostics and telematics standards, and domain-specific dictionaries maintained by automotive consortia and suppliers.

Keywords

vehicle data dictionary, information model, data mapping, interoperability, ISO/TR 17987, automotive data, data semantics, unit conversion, data harmonization, metadata

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TR 17987-5:2016 is a technical report that provides guidance for mapping existing vehicle data dictionaries and defined data elements to a common vehicle information model to promote interoperability and consistent data exchange.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers mapping methodologies, classification of mapping relationships, documentation of semantics, units and data types, transformation considerations, and recommendations for maintaining traceability when aligning heterogeneous vehicle data definitions to a common model.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Automotive OEMs, suppliers, system integrators, data architects, tool vendors and test organizations use it when consolidating or integrating vehicle data from multiple sources or when implementing interoperability across systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document was published in 2016 as a technical report. Users should check with ISO or national standards bodies for any later revisions, updates or replacements beyond the 2016 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is part 5 of the ISO 17987 series (technical reports/parts) related to vehicle interface and data dictionary definitions and mappings; other parts in the series define the common information model, interfaces and related guidance.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: vehicle data dictionary, data mapping, information model, interoperability, semantics, units, transformations