This protocol establishes a common format from which client applications can read and store data passed from the system. These data are output in the form of a fixed-width text string. Crash location literal description. Unique database identifiers for each roadway segment adjoining a crash location. Other database attributes as needed.
Client applications can parse the output text, and store only relevant information.
In this manner, any or all of the data from the system can be stored, thereby providing a high degree of flexibility to client applications. The automated crash location system will initially be deployed as a component of the police reporting software package. This allows the expansion of the system for collecting location data of other incidents such as traffic citations, arsons, murders, domestic disputes, etc. The location tool can also be expanded to include additional map and data layers, with a minimum of user effort. Geographic area is configured upon initial installation, and can be reconfigured on the fly.