Background
During the development of API Standard Version 1, the API WG had determined the need for a Configuration Management capability but, at that time, it was beyond the scope of that effort to develop it. Funding was secured to support the development of API Standard Version 2 with the main purpose to include this capability. The purpose of the Configuration Management capability is to provide a uniform interface, both in user interface and programmatically, for ATC controller units to set/manage/view system wide parameters. This is analogous to the Control Panel Utility of Windows Operating Systems. The parameters to be configured may include Time, Ethernet Ports, Device Driver Information, Operating System Version Information, API Library Information, and Host EEPROM information as described in the ATC Standard 5.2b, Section B.3.3. The benefits of the API Standard Version 2 are as follows:

• Provides a uniform interface and method for all ATC controller units to set/manage/view system wide parameters
• Promotes interoperability and portability of application programs by mitigating the likelihood of conflicting system parameter information being performed by concurrent application programs
• Supports the concurrent/multi-application concept of the ATC Controller

Next Steps
The API Working Group is now in the development of the API Standard Version 2. Progress can be tracked in the "SDO Process" and "Project Plan" tables below. Please see also the next section on "Participation."

Participation
We are looking for additional public sector members in the ATC API Working Group to assist in the development of API Standard Version 2. Please contact Mr. Siva Narla (snarla@ite.org).

We are also soliciting help from the transportation community at large in the deployment of API Standard v2.06b. It is requested that agencies require manufacturers and vendors to require both API Standard v2.06b and the ATC Controller Standard in their specifications and requests for proposals (RFPs) for traffic control equipment. For further assistance, please contact Mr. Siva Narla (snarla@ite.org) or Mr. Ralph Boaz (rboaz@pillarinc.com).

Generally, we welcome participation at meetings, teleconferences, and document reviews from any and all interested parties. We will post a schedule of planned activities as they are determined and invite anyone interested to attend. Please keep in mind that we will need to know in advance if you wish to attend a particular meeting so that we can ensure adequate meeting facilities. In most cases, favorable hotel rates are available to meeting attendees. If you wish to attend any face-to-face meeting, please inform Mr. Siva Narla (snarla@ite.org). Teleconferences are open to everyone without advanced notice.

• List of the voting members of the ATC API Working Group

Tracking ATC API Standard Version 2 by the SDO Process
(For complete details on the steps of the Standards Development Process please see: www.ite.org/standards/ITEStandardDevProcess.pdf)

Tracking ATC API Standard Version 2 by the Project Plan
(For complete details on the steps of the Standards Development Process please see: www.ite.org/standards/ITEStandardDevProcess.pdf)