Autonomous Vehicle HD Maps

Meta Trend	Spatial and Temporal Models
Title	Autonomous Vehicle HD Maps
Description	Maps created at centimetre or sub-centimetre precision, typically to support driverless-cars and other autonomous ground vehicles that operate in built-up areas [1] footnote:].
What is new or emerging?	Although mapping organizations are likely to embrace standards to allow them to incorporate data from many sources, a fully open ecosystem seems unlikely. The companies involved will prefer to maintain semi-closed ecosystems [2]
Why might it matter?	To achieve the CAV ambition, geospatial data is key. Not just to the creation of a realistic simulation environment to test in, but also to the eventual deployment of a new infrastructure to enable improved connectivity and mobility.[3]
Horizon	Next:
Impact	Sustaining:
Gartner Hype Curve phase
Technology Readiness Level	TRL-4
Discussion Issue	Discussion of Trend on GitHub
References	1. HD Maps: New age maps powering autonomous vehicles 2. Digitizing the world 3. Survey underpins UK driverless car testing 4. https://www.wsj.com/articles/Toyota investing 500 million in Uber in driverless car pact
Examples	URL to technology implementation examples
Geospatial Tech Category
OGC Working Groups	Coordination with ISO TC 204

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