The purpose of the LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group is to study XML as an emerging Internet technology and specifically its applicability to the Working Groups of the LTSC. In this role, LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group will serve interested membership through discussion of ongoing XML trends, as well as development of examples of Working Group standards implemented in XML. There is no assumption that mainstream IEEE LTSC standardization efforts will necessarily adopt the work product of the LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group. However, if a working group finds an example relevant, then it will move to that group for incorporation into their standards activity.
Unlike mainstream IEEE LTSC standardization efforts, the LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group is not a formally chartered IEEE group. At present IEEE LTSC is not chartered to conduct "technical activities." The LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group is a pilot effort to explore if it makes sense to expand the IEEE LTSC charter to include these in the future.
LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group activities are conducted through the LTSC-XML discussion list and by face-to-face meetings held in conjunction with the quarterly IEEE LTSC meetings.
Technically, the LTSC XML Ad Hoc Group intends to cover:
Of special interest are: