RoadXML

RoadXML
Filename extension .rnd
Latest release
2.3
Type of format Road Network Description
Extended from XML
Open format? Yes
Website road-xml.org

RoadXML is an open file format for the road networks description used by driving simulators.

Overview

RoadXML was initiated to contribute to road network format standardization in order to enhance the interoperability between simulators.[1] It is the outcome of the compilation of several original formats (GRS, RNS/RS, RND) developed in 1994 by academic and industrial partners: INRETS, Oktal, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Renault, Thales.

RoadXML offers a multi layer description of the environment for fast data access for real time applications. Here are the four main layers of information:

History

Until its 2.0 version, RoadXML was called RND (for Road Network Description):

Since the version 2.1, an open source parser for RoadXML is also available on SourceForge.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to RoadXML.

References

  1. "L’open source gagne la simulation de conduite". EditoWeb Magazine. 13 September 2010.
  2. RoadXML 2.2 specification, J. Chaplier(2010)
  3. RoadXML 2.3 specification, J. Chaplier(2011)

External links

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