NTCIP 2301 v02 (this application profile (AP)) is applicable to transportation devices and management systems that operate in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). As an AP@ NTCIP 2301 v02 specifies a set of protocols and standards applicable to the application@ presentation@ and session layers of the OSI Basic Reference Model. NTCIP 2301 v02 is intended to provide message authentication@ information management@ and data representation services for devices and management stations.