Author: Ryan Hall
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, has published its technical roadmap to guide the organization’s workstream on conformance and interoperability testing programs over the next five years.
The OmniAir Technical Roadmap identifies priorities for developing program scopes, drafting test cases, and other technical work to support OmniAir’s testing and certification programs for wireless communications technologies in transportation.
Approved at the OmniAir Board of Directors June Meeting, this roadmap identifies and prioritizes technical workstreams across OmniAir’s Working Groups and Sub-Working Groups in the following areas:
- Certification Policy
- V2X Technology
- Roadside Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity & SCMS
- Safety Applications
- Tolling & Emerging Payment Technologies
- Road Usage Charge (RUC)
OmniAir’s Technical Roadmap identifies priorities for technical work, including, C-V2X aftermarket safety devices, 5G-V2X (Release 16), certifying V2X safety applications, and 3rd party mobile payment applications for tolling. In addition, the document outlines priorities for adapting OmniAir certification programs for standards in Asia and Europe.
OmniAir Working Groups will also update existing LTE-V2X and RFID tolling certification programs to ensure that OmniAir Certified devices conform to the latest and most relevant industry standards.
“OmniAir is committed to ensuring the availability of trusted communications technologies for transportation through testing and certification,” said Jason M. Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “This technical roadmap lays out an ambitious agenda to test and certify the latest connected mobility and tolling technologies.”
“This is an exciting time to be engaged with OmniAir and to help shape the future of connected vehicles and tolling,” said Mike Brown, Institute Engineer at Southwest Research Institute. “One of the best parts of working with OmniAir is seeing the efforts of your work fulfilled, such as launching a new certification program for LTE-V2X-based RSU and OBU devices.”
Participation in OmniAir Working Groups is open to member representatives of all OmniAir Members. We seek engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity practitioners from across government, industry, and academia with expertise in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles.
OmniAir will host sessions in August and September with each of the OmniAir Working Groups and invited stakeholders on the roadmap.
Sign up for OmniAir Working Groups on our website or contact a team member at [email protected] for more information.
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
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June 14, 2023 5:15PM
OmniAir Launches New Certification Program for C-V2X RSU’s
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and conformance for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, has published a new certification program for Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) based roadside units (RSU). This new release is updated to reference new industry standards for RSUs.
OmniAir® is now accepting applications for our independent third-party testing verification program that assesses minimum performance, interoperability, and security of wireless communication technologies used in ground transportation used in connected intersections.
“OmniAir Certification provides assurance that C-V2X equipment conforms to industry standards, requirements and is interoperable,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “This updated program was designed to meet the needs of the marketplace, especially the needs of State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and other infrastructure owner-operators (IOOs).”
To streamline the procurement process for State DOTs and IOOs, OmniAir made public document 753, outlining the OmniAir Certification program and test elements referencing industry standards that OmniAir based it program for LTE-V2X-based roadside units.
State DOTs and other IOOs can confidently require OmniAir Certification as part of their request for proposals (RFPs) for RSU projects, knowing they will deploy trusted, device level interoperable, and secure devices that align with regulatory requirements that are based on published standards.
“Knowing a device will perform at a minimum level, is interoperable, and is secured is vital to the success of our projects,” said Nick Hegemier, Managing Director of Infrastructure for DriveOhio and OmniAir Board Member and chair of OmniAir’s RSU sub-working group. “By providing a choice in vendors, State DOTs and IOOs, will no longer need to sole-source a project, and this will foster competition, drive innovation, and reduce costs, all while reducing the level of integration effort requiring funding by the IOOs.”
OmniAir Certification promotes a standardized, reliable, and secure communication infrastructure, contributing to the successful implementation of intelligent transportation systems and improving overall traffic management and safety regardless of jurisdiction.
What Are the benefits of requiring OmniAir Certified devices?
OmniAir Certification ensures that RSUs from different manufacturers can communicate and work together effectively. By requiring certification, State DOTs and IOOs can promote interoperability and compatibility among RSUs, enabling consistent communication and integration in a multi-vendor environment.
OmniAir Certification involves rigorous testing conducted by an independent third-party laboratory. By mandating certification, State DOTs, and IOOs can have confidence in the quality and reliability of the RSUs they deploy. This helps ensure the RSUs meet industry standards, perform as intended, and withstand real-world operating conditions.
OmniAir Certification verifies that RSUs conform with relevant standards and specifications, such as those defined by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and other relevant industry organizations. Conformance with standards is crucial for communication and interoperability among RSUs and vehicles, enabling intelligent transportation systems’ safe and efficient operation.
OmniAir Certification includes security testing to assess that the device can securely transmit and receive basic safety messages and resistance against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. By requiring certification, State DOTs, and IOOs can ensure that RSUs meet robust security standards, reducing the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, or system disruptions. This is particularly important in transportation systems where security is crucial for public safety.
All OmniAir Certified RSUs, must meet the regulatory requirements set forth before OmniAir grants certification.
A detailed listing and description of standards tested as part of the OmniAir Certification program for C-V2X RSUs and OBUs is available here.
To apply for OmniAir Certification, or to learn more about our certification, lab authorization, and test equipment qualification programs, please visit our certification services page.
If you have questions about OmniAir certification services, please contact us at [email protected].
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
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June 12, 2023 12:21PM
OmniAir Elects New Directors and Officers
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, has elected two new directors to fulfill the terms of their predecessors. The board elections were made during the summer executive board meeting held in Salem, Oregon, hosted by our Executive Member, the Oregon Department of Transportation, on Thursday, June 8.
Newly Elected Directors and treasurer
In addition to the new directors, Jacob Harel, Senior Principal Engineer for HARMAN International and Vincent D. Park, Senior Director of Technical Standards at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Jeff Dailey, the Assistant Executive Director of Operations for the North Texas Tollway Authority, was elected Treasurer. Jeff was elected to the board of directors in December 2021 and served as the Public Sector Representative on the Executive Committee.
“We are pleased to welcome these distinguished transportation technology professionals to OmniAir’s leadership team,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “I am confident they will make great contributions to advancing our mission of ensuring interoperability in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles.”
With nearly 100 members worldwide, OmniAir’s membership includes device manufacturers, engineering firms, test labs, test equipment providers, automotive OEMs, Tier One suppliers, and deploying agencies. OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification programs for electronic toll collection and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) connected vehicle technologies.
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
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June 1, 2023 8:01PM
Kapsch Awarded OmniAir Certification for Janus® Multi-Protocol Reader
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that Kapsch TrafficCom, a global leader in tolling solutions, has earned OmniAir Certification for the Janus® MPR4.1 Multi-Protocol UHF RFID Reader, Model 802890.
OmniAir® offers independent, third-party testing and certification for wireless communications technologies used in transportation, including RFID tolling tags and readers, connected vehicle radios and modules, including C-V2X.
OmniAir Certification testing is performed through a network of accredited wireless testing laboratories and authorized field-testing facilities, ensuring that devices conform to industry standarsds and meet minimum interoperability and field performance requirements.
“Congratulations to Kapsch TrafficCom for earning OmniAir Certification,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “OmniAir is committed to ensuring the availability of trusted communications devices to meet the needs of the tolling industry.”
Visit our product certification page to learn more about this certification and other OmniAir Certified® products.
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.
About Kapsch TrafficCom
Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility. Innovative solutions in the application fields of tolling, tolling services, traffic management and demand management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.
Kapsch has brought projects to fruition in more than 50 countries around the globe. With one-stop solutions, the company covers customers’ entire value chain, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems
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June 1, 2023 5:53PM
OmniAir Working Groups Update C-V2X Test Documents
This spring, OmniAir Consortium® and our volunteer members have been busy updating test documents for conformance testing and certification of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) radios.
OmniAir Working Groups are creating or updating 15 different test documents, addressing everything from SPaT/MAP messages, to environmental tests, to security. These changes reflect updates in industry standards, learnings from OmniAir® Plugfest testing events, and new user requirements.
With the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s recent Order granting initial waivers allowing C-V2X deployments in the 5.9 GHz spectrum, OmniAir Working Groups have undertaken a massive effort to update—and, where needed—develop new test documents to meet the needs of C-V2X deployers.
The Certification Working Group has developed a new Certification Matrix (753), which will be available to the public, mapping all test documents to standards for all OmniAir Certification Programs, including connected vehicles and tolling.
In addition, the RSU Sub-Working Group and Technical Working Group have updated testing documents for certification testing for roadside units to new standards.
The Cybersecurity Working Group has been busy updating test cases for 1609.2 and 1609.2.1 security testing. Other efforts underway include updating OmniAir’s Test Control Interface (TCIv3).
“OmniAir is committed to ensuring that our independent, third-party testing and certification programs meet industry and deployer requirements,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Device certification is key to achieving the goal of nationwide connected interoperability.”
OmniAir Working Groups represent a broad cross-section of the connected vehicle and tolling ecosystems, including automotive OEMs, Tier One Suppliers, device manufacturers, chipset providers, cybersecurity experts and SCMS providers, systems integrators, governments, test system providers, test laboratories, and research institutions spanning the globe.
“OmniAir Working Groups are where the industry comes together to help interpret standards, draft program scopes, policies, and test cases that govern our testing and certification programs,” said Frank Perry, WSP, Chair of OmniAir’s Technical Working Group and OmniAir Board Member. “OmniAir Members are strongly encouraged to participate in these industry vital programs.”
OmniAir has at least four documents that will go to the Board of Directors for final approval and adoption. There are another six documents where three are under our 30-day IP review, three are part of our 14-day balloting process, and another five documents that are in the draft stages.
Board Approval Consideration (June)
- 753 – Certification Components Matrixes
- 763 – J16092 Security
- 765 – 16093 Network Services
- 785 – 1218 SNMP
30-day IP Membership Review
- 767 – J29451/J3161 BSM Bench
- 768 – J29451A/J31611A BSM Field
- 779 – Hardware/Environmental
Per the OmniAir IP Policy, OmniAir members are provided a 30-day review period. Emails were sent to all registered OmniAir members. The documents can be viewed by logging into the “Members Only” section of the OmniAir website. You’ll need to enter your username and password.
14-day Working Group Balloting
- 762 – J3161 Protocol Radio
- 782 – J2735 MAP Message
- 783 – J2735 SPaT Message
Working Group Drafts In-process
- 739 – TCIv3
- 740 – API Testing Feedback
- 764(b) – 1609.2.1
- 786 – J2735 TIM Messaging plus RSM
- 825 – Tag Programming (tolling)
Following balloting, all OmniAir test documents are available to all OmniAir members on the members-only section of our website.
If you are interested in serving on an OmniAir Working Group, you can sign up online or reach out to Berkenda Cantlo for more information on how to get involved.
About OmniAir Consortium
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for connected vehicles, ITS, and transportation payment systems. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test labs.
Over the past few months, OmniAir Consortium® and our members have been busy updating test documents for conformance testing and certification of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) radios.
OmniAir Working Groups have been busy creating or updating 15 testing documents, addressing everything from SpAT/MAP messages, to environmental testing to security.
These changes reflect updates in industry standards, learnings from OmniAir® Plugfest testing events, and new user requirements.
With the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s recent Order granting initial waivers allowing C-V2X deployments in the 5.9 GHz spectrum, OmniAir Working Groups have undertaken a massive effort to update—and, where needed—develop new test documents to meet the needs of C-V2X deployers.
The Certification Working Group has developed a new Certification Matrix (753), which will be available to the public, mapping all test documents to standards for all OmniAir Certification Programs, including connected vehicles and tolling.
In addition, the RSU Sub-Working Group and Technical Working Group have updated testing documents for certification testing for roadside units to new standards.
The Cybersecurity Working Group has been busy updating test cases for 1609.2 and 1609.2.1 security testing. Other efforts underway include updating OmniAir’s Test Control Interface (TCIv3).
“OmniAir is committed to ensuring that our independent, third-party testing and certification programs meet industry and deployer requirements,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Device certification is key to achieving the goal of nationwide connected interoperability.”
OmniAir Working Groups represent a broad cross-section of the connected vehicle and tolling ecosystems, including automotive OEMs, Tier One Suppliers, device manufacturers, chipset providers, cybersecurity experts and SCMS providers, systems integrators, governments, test system providers, test laboratories, and research institutions spanning the globe.
“OmniAir Working Groups are where the industry comes together to help interpret standards, draft program scopes, policies, and test cases that govern our testing and certification programs,” said Frank Perry, WSP, Chair of OmniAir’s Technical Working Group and OmniAir Board Member. “OmniAir Members are strongly encouraged to participate in these industry vital programs.”
OmniAir has at least four documents that will go to the Board of Directors for final approval and adoption. There are another six documents where three are under our 30-day IP review, three are part of our 14-day balloting process, and another five documents that are in the draft stages.
Board Approval Consideration (June)
- 753 – Certification Components Matrixes
- 763 – J16092 Security
- 765 – 16093 Network Services
- 785 – 1218 SNMP
30-day IP Membership Review
- 767 – J29451/J3161 BSM Bench
- 768 – J29451A/J31611A BSM Field
- 779 – Hardware/Environmental
Per the OmniAir IP Policy, OmniAir members are provided a 30-day review period. Emails were sent to all registered OmniAir members. The documents can be viewed by logging into the “Members Only” section of the OmniAir website. You’ll need to enter your username and password.
14-day Working Group Balloting
- 762 – J3161 Protocol Radio (Additions, V2XTWG)
- 782 – J2735 MAP Message (V2XTWG)
- 783 – J2735 SPAT Message (V2XTWG)
Working Group Drafts In-process
- 739 – TCI3 (Update Controlled Open Sourcing, V2XTWG)
- 740 – API Testing Feedback (New, Apps WG)
- 764b – 1609.2.1 (New, CSWG)
- 786 – J2735 TIM Messaging plus RSM (New, V2XTWG)
- 825 – Tag Programming (New, TEPTWG)
OmniAir provides a forum for our members to work collaboratively to develop and determine the requirements for national certification programs. Members have the opportunity to shape the future of ITS and IoT technologies, and members work with industry leaders and transportation professionals to accelerate their interoperability. If you are interested in participating in any of our working groups, you can sign up online.
About OmniAir
OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for connected vehicles, ITS, and transportation payment systems. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test labs.