Submission declined on 31 December 2023 by Mattdaviesfsic (talk).

This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are:

in-depth (not just brief mentions about the subject or routine announcements)
reliable
secondary
strictly independent of the subject

Make sure you add references that meet all four of these criteria before resubmitting. Learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue. If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia.

This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject.

If you would like to continue working on the submission, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window.
If you have not resolved the issues listed above, your draft will be declined again and potentially deleted.
If you need extra help, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors.
Please do not remove reviewer comments or this notice until the submission is accepted.

Where to get help

If you need help editing or submitting your draft, please ask us a question at the AfC Help Desk or get live help from experienced editors. These venues are only for help with editing and the submission process, not to get reviews.
If you need feedback on your draft, or if the review is taking a lot of time, you can try asking for help on the talk page of a relevant WikiProject. Some WikiProjects are more active than others so a speedy reply is not guaranteed.

How to improve a draft

Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia – a basic overview on how to edit Wikipedia.
Help:Wikitext – how to use the markup
Help:Referencing for beginners – how to include references
Wikipedia:Article development – how to develop your article
Wikipedia:Writing better articles – how to improve your article
Wikipedia:Verifiability – make sure your article includes reliable third-party sources

You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article.

Improving your odds of a speedy review

To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags.

Add tags to your draft

Editor resources

Find sources: Google (books · news · scholar · free images · WP refs) · FENS · JSTOR · TWL
Easy tools: Citation bot (help) | Advanced: Fix bare URLs

Declined by Mattdaviesfsic 4 months ago. Last edited by Citation bot 58 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

Resubmit

Please note that if the issues are not fixed, the draft will be declined again.

The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM)[edit]

The Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) is a non-profit organization that develops international standards for maritime communication, navigation, and information systems^[1]. RTCM was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.

The primary goal of RTCM is to ensure the effective and efficient use of radio frequencies for maritime communications and navigation. The organization brings together industry stakeholders, including government agencies, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and users, to collaborate on the development of technical standards and recommendations.

One of the well-known standards developed by RTCM is the RTCM SC-104 standard, which specifies the format for differential corrections used in GNSS applications, particularly in maritime navigation.^[2]

It's important to note that RTCM collaborates with other international organizations, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), to ensure that its standards align with global regulations and recommendations.RTCM develops standards for maritime radio communication systems, including voice and data communication. These standards help ensure interoperability and compatibility among different maritime communication systems.

Navigation Systems: The RTCM is involved in the development of standards for navigation and positioning systems, including Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. The organization works to establish guidelines for the use of these systems in maritime applications.^[3]
Search and Rescue Systems: The RTCM is involved in the development of standards for maritime search and rescue communication systems, which are crucial for ensuring the safety of vessels and maritime personnel.
Data Exchange Protocols: The organization develops protocols for the exchange of data between maritime systems. This includes standards for data formats and communication protocols to facilitate the exchange of information among different maritime equipment and systems.
Environmental Monitoring: The RTCM is also involved in the development of standards for environmental monitoring systems used in maritime applications. This includes systems for monitoring weather conditions, sea state, and other environmental factors.

Reference[edit]

^ "Home". www.rtcm.org. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
^ "What is RTCM?". veripos.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
^ "RTCM-Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services". global.ihs.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

[1] "Home". www.rtcm.org. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

[2] "What is RTCM?". veripos.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

[3] "RTCM-Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services". global.ihs.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

[1]

[2]

[3]