| BOOKS | AREAS OF TECHNICAL INTEREST |
| AWARDS | CONFERENCE RECORDS |
| MEETINGS | VTS OBJECTIVES |
| TRANSACTIONS | NEWSLETTER |
| INVITATION TO JOIN | FUNCTION |
| APPLICATION PROCEDURE | HISTORY |
The objectives of this Society are the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and electronics engineering as applied to vehicular systems, and the professional development of its members. These objectives are scientific, literary and educational in character.
The theoretical, experimental, and operational aspects of electrical and electronics engineering in mobile radio, motor vehicles and land transportation.
The function of the Society is to promote its objectives through the leadership of its Officers and Members in encouraging the exchange of both technical and professional information among members of the Society, and other groups, societies, and chapters of the IEEE. This function is accomplished by means of:
The Society, and its forerunner the Professional Group on Vehicular Communications under the Institute of Radio Engineers, has been in continuous operation since its founding in 1949. Founding members held the first annual conference in Detroit, Michigan in 1950. Vehicular Technology Conferences were held annually through 1998. Beginning in 1999, they are held semi-annually.
For further historical information, please follow this link.
The Society publishes the Transactions on Vehicular Technology containing select technical papers pertaining to the Society's field of interest. The latest engineering developments and experiences in the field of mobile radio communications, vehicular electronics, and land transportation systems appear only in the Transactions. The Transactions on Vehicular Technology is an additional cost with the membership fee. Members are encouraged to submit results of their technical work for review and possible publication in these Transactions.
The record of each Society conference, which contains all technical papers presented there, is provided to each conference registrant as part of his/her registration package. It is also available to Society members unable to attend the conference at a discounted price.
Each member receives the Society's Newsletter. It contains the Presidents Message, Reports of Board of Director meetings, Chapter News, Professional Activities, and special reports on Transportation Systems, Communications, and Vehicular Electronics, News from Washington, Awards, and other items of interest to the membership.
The Society sponsored a 375-page book entitled, Land-Mobile Communications Engineering which is a compilation of 38 reprint papers organized into three parts, mobile radio propagation mobile data communications, and mobile communications above 800 MHz. Members receive a substantial discount when purchasing the book from IEEE Press. The Society plans further Press Books and seeks contributing authors.
The Society sponsors the Vehicular Technology Conference. The VTC has been noted for the high quality of its technical papers and presenters. Innovative engineering developments are frequently first publicly disclosed at these conferences. The VTC was held annually from 1950 through 1998. Beginning in 1999, it is held semi-annually.
Along with the SAE, the Society was a founding sponsor of the Convergence conferences held in Dearborn, MI biennially. This conference is primarily devoted to vehicular and automotive electronics engineering. Because of its great success, Convergence has now become an independent organization.
The Society is a cosponsor of a joint IEEE/ASME Railroad Conference held annually. Sponsorship alternates between the Society and the Railroad Division, ASME.
Joint participation and sponsorship of publications and conference sessions with the other Societies of the IEEE and other organizations such as the Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK) has been a customary practice.
Chapters located throughout North America, Europe and Asia hold meetings throughout the year, frequently as joint chapters with other Societies of the IEEE.
The Society endeavors to recognize the achievements of its members through a program of awards.
YOU are invited to join the Vehicular Technology Society of the IEEE if you are an Engineer, Scientist, Student, or Technician who is active in, or has an interest in, one or more of these fields:
If you are not currently an IEEE member: http://www.ieee.org/web/membership/societies/VT006.html
08 Jun 2009