The OmniAir Plugfest at Mcity is hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) the week of May 13-17, 2024. Mcity is the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing event for connected vehicle and connected infrastructure technologies.  Testing teams from around the world participate in a week of testing of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies for interoperability, conformance, and security in laboratory and field environments. 

OmniAir’s Connected Mobility Workshop, hosted in conjunction with Plugfest, offers a one-day technical deep-dive into topics related to deployment, testing, and future trends, in addition to live technology demonstrations, and a networking reception.  

The Connected Mobility Conference will be held at the  North Campus Research Complex – 2800 Plymouth Road, Building 18 – Ann Arbor, Michigan.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicle and connected infrastructure technologies. These week-long testing events bring together leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) device manufacturers, test labs, test equipment providers, and V2X deployers from around the world for a week of testing for interoperability, conformance, and security in lab and field environments.

OmniAir Plugfests help to evaluate the readiness of V2X technologies for certification and deployment. The focus of this event will be on the readiness of LTE-V2X (PC5) onboard units (OBU), roadside units (RSU) and modules.

OmniAir Consortium offers the world’s first, and only, full-stack certification program for cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X) equipment. Participating vendors will have the opportunity to work with leading experts on V2X testing over the course of a week. 

This Plugfest will offer the following focused on LTE-base V2X (C-V2X PC5) testing for conformance, interoperability, and security in both laboratory and field environments:

• Radio Bench testing including more comprehensive overnight offering for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
• Upper Layer Conformance and Protocol Bench Testing for OBU & RSU device testing against OmniAir specifications for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
• BSM Performance & Location Accuracy Bench Testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
• NTCIP 1218 SMNPv3 Evaluation Trial
• BSM Application Drive Comparison Live Field Testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
• SCMS Security Certificate Testing and Multi-source Certificate Interoperability Testing, including 1609.2.1 compliance.
• V2V and V2I safety application testing.
• Interoperability testing.

Contact  Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development, or visit our Eventbrite page to register as a test station or device under test

Bench and field testing will occur at Mcity’s Test Facility, the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.

Please adhere to the following guidelines while testing at the Danlaw headquarters:

• Participants must wear their official OmniAir Ann Arbor Plugfest name badge at all times
• No food or drink is allowed in the labs
• Smoking is not permitted in any Danlaw buildings
• Participants must stay within the designated areas

Mcity Address

2905 Baxter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

The Mcity Test Facility sits on a 32-acre site on U-M’s North Campus Research Complex, with more than 16 acres of roads and traffic infrastructure. The full-scale outdoor laboratory simulates the broad range of complexities vehicles encounter in urban and suburban environments.

Mcity operates the world’s first purpose-built proving ground for testing the performance and safety of connected and automated vehicles and technologies under controlled and realistic conditions.

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OmniAir has mulitipul SCMS certificate providers participating.  Contact Mick Conley, Technology Programs Manager for download instructions at mconley@omniair.org

How can I upload the new test cases C-V2X device?

OmniAir members have access to both the Release 1 test cases on the members-only section of the OmniAir website.

Non-OmniAir members wanting to participate in testing are encouraged to contact Ryan Hall, Vice President – Business Development rhall@omniair.org, for consideration. 

OmniAir’s members have developed the first comprehensive set of test cases for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5) radios based on industry standards. These include new test cases for On-Board Units (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSUs). Many test cases are based on existing test specifications for OmniAir’s existing certification program for DSRC-V2X radios.

OmniAir is also offering application testing for the first time. 

OmniAir C-V2X Test Cases are Based on the Following Standards:

• 3GPP 36-521 & 36-523 Radio Transmissions & Receptions
• SAE J3161/1:2020 OBU LTE-V2X Communications
• IEEE 1609.2:2017, 2a & 2b:2019 Security Services
• IEEE 1609.2.1(CAMP):2020 SCMS & Certificates
• IEEE 1609.3:2020 Network Services
• IEEE 1609.4:2016 Multi-Channel Operations
• SAE J2735 Message Decoding
• SAE J2945/1:2020 V2V Minimum Performance
• SAE J2945/1 & /1A:2020 BSM Checklist Driving Test
• SAE J2945/1A:2020 BSM Min. Performance & Location Accuracy Field Testing
• SAE J2735 SPAT per 783-OA-TSS&TP-SPAT
• SAE J2735 MAP per 782-OA-TSS&TP-MAP

How do I gain access to TCIV3 Github?

• TCIV3 is for OmniAir members only. Members can email mconley@omniair.org for access, and he will provide an email granting Github access.  
• The TCIv3 located on OmniAir’s Github: https://github.com/OmniAirConsortium/TCIV3-Implementation *If you do not have access, it will show no public repositories*

Residence Inn Ann Arbor North

OmniAir Room Block – Must Reserve by Sunday, May 1 

Friday, May 10 – Saturday, May 18, 2024    

 Studio Suite – $199.00+ tax Includes breakfast buffet – Open floor plan, 1 TV 

One Bedroom Suite – $219.00+ tax Includes hot breakfast buffet daily – Bedroom separate from living space, 2 TVs 

 All rates are nightly, and subject to applicable taxes, currently 11% 

Following please find a link for easy online reservations (use the Ctrl+click function to open link if needed).  You may need to adjust your arrival/departure dates, and then click the “Check Availability” box to continue.   

 Reservation Link: Book your group rate for OmniAir 

You can also make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 734-327-0011.

Note from hotel: We are excited to host your stay at the newly renovated Residence Inn Ann Arbor North.  Our hotel features all updated suites with One King Bed, Living Room area with full sleeper sofa, and a fully equipped kitchen.  Hot breakfast buffet is included in our rates daily.  Our amenities include an indoor pool with hot tub, patio area with BBQ Grill and fire pit, fitness room, and sport court.  WiFi at the Residence Inn Ann Arbor North is free.  Also featured are a 24 hour business center, guest market and laundry facilities.  Grocery stores and restaurants are just a short walk away.  For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com/arbrn.    

Road Side Units  

New RSUs must arrive at Mcity by April 26, 2024, for Test Track Installation

Test Equipment

Mcity would like all test equipment to arrive the week of May 6th. 

Address devices and equipment to: 

• Mcity, ATTN: James Lollar, 2905 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Note: 

•  Mcity does not have a loading dock at this address, so if a forklift is needed to unload any large equipment, let us know in advance so that we can arrange it. 
• Please have return shipping labels for your devices and equipment, and Mcity will assist in arranging pickup.

In case you might need a visa to travel to the United States, please send your request of invitation letter for visa application to Jason Conley with the following information. A visa invitation letter will be sent to you via email and hard copy if needed.

Payment in full of all fees is due upon registration. All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for any reason. OmniAir will apply your paid registration to a future event if the event is postponed or canceled.

OmniAir continues to monitor the ever-evolving situation surrounding COVID-19. The health and safety of event participants and staff are our top priority.

Detailed guidelines will be published ahead of the event. Attendees are encouraged to refer to this site for updates or contact OmniAir staff with any questions or concerns.

Everyone in attendance is expected to comply with all posted health and safety requirements.

Please see below the COVID-19 protocols for the Mcity Test Facility:

• Follow University of Michigan guidelines covering face masks, social distancing, and other topics. Here’s a link to U-M COVID info for visitors.
• All U-M visitors must complete a daily COVID screening via U-M’s ResponsiBlue tool for guests. 
• For the Mcity Test Facility specifically:
  • No more than two people in a vehicle at a time
  • Porta-Potties are available at the Mcity Test Facility; visitors are not allowed inside the Mcity Office to use restrooms.