Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles announces that wireless testing industry veteran Mick Conley has joined the staff as Director of Technology Programs and Policies.

Mick will help to manage OmniAir’s technical program of work and will oversee policies and procedures that govern OmniAir’s certification services, including laboratory authorizations, test equipment qualifications, and device certifications.

A veteran of the testing and certification programs for the wireless industry, Mick joins OmniAir directly from Spirent Communications, and before that with UL, where, as a volunteer member, he helped to organize the first OmniAir Plugfest in 2017 and assisted in the development of OmniAir’s Connected Vehicle Conformity Assessment program.

Mick will utilize his technical expertise and industry experience in support of OmniAir’s various technical working groups and Plugfest testing events.

“We are very pleased to welcome Mick Conley, a recognized experienced industry expert to the OmniAir team,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Mick will help to strengthen OmniAir’s testing and certification programs, ensuring that OmniAir Certified® devices are trusted by deployers of ITS and connected mobility technologies.”

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification through a network of accredited laboratories, using qualified test systems and validated test cases.  We offer testing and certification programs for RFID tolling tags and readers, and V2X radios and modules, including certification for LTE-V2X on board units and roadside equipment.

For more information about OmniAir and our certification programs, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.

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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Within the first few weeks of the New Year, ten companies upgraded their membership to Sustaining!
 Keysight Technologies has qualified test systems for LTE-V2X certification
  • DEKRA and TTA are both authorized test laboratories for LTE-V2X
  • Integrity Security Services is working on SCMS and 1609.2.1 security
  • Cohda Wireless and Kapsch have LTE-V2X devices
  • Neology, STAR Systems International, TransCore, and Kapsch have RFID tags and readers
  • NTTA is a deployer of tolling and V2X technology

 “OmniAir® Sustaining Partners help support our mission of ensuring the availability of trusted transportation communication technologies through testing and certification,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “We appreciate those members that have stepped up this year to become OmniAir Sustaining Partners.”

Each company listed above is taking full advantage of the all-inclusive membership option. All Sustaining members receive a single invoice and enjoy the following benefits at no additional cost:
 Executive Level Membership (eligibility for leadership positions)
  • Unlimited device certification applications, including reference devices
  • Unlimited test equipment qualifications
  • Unlimited test laboratory authorizations
  • Unlimited field test site authorizations
  • No fees for re-certifications, re-labeling, or variants
  • Two complimentary tickets to all OmniAir workshops and webinars
  • One device testing or test station ticket (four attendees, two devices) per Plugfest
 To learn more about OmniAir Membership benefits, including marketing packages for Sustaining Members in lieu of certification, qualifications, and authorizations, please get in touch with Ryan Hall, Vice President, Business Development, or visit our website and apply today.
 
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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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles has set an ambitious agenda for the New Year, with the launch of new certification programs and projects.

With 2023 expected to be a pivotal year for V2X deployment, OmniAir® is focused on supporting the C-V2X ecosystem through testing and certification.

OmniAir is the global authority and only company to offer a comprehensive (full-stack) certification program for C-V2X. This certification includes on-board units (OBUs), roadside units (RSUs), and C-V2X modules.

OmniAir certification also extends to the tolling industry and is launching a new multi-protocol tolling program in the coming months. Under development for the past two years, this new program helps to support the long-sought goal of national toll interoperability.

2023 Priorities 

1. Expand C-V2X certification offerings for the global market, growing OmniAir’s network of authorized test laboratories and field test sites.

2. Launch the world’s first multi-protocol tolling certification program for RFID tolling tags, and readers, supporting the long-sought goal of “national toll interoperability.”

3. Host two OmniAir Plugfests, along with a program of technical workshops and webinars to help advance the state of practice.

4. Build on the success of our V2X application testing and develop a new certification program for V2V and V2I safety applications.

5. Update certification offerings for RSUs, addressing new standards and evolving technologies.

6. Upgrade security testing, building on collaboration with SCMS Manager, and 1609.2.1 testing.

7. Develop certification solutions for emerging payment technologies, including road usage charging and mobile tolling.

To participate in each of these activities, you must be an OmniAir Member. To learn more about OmniAir Membership benefits, please contact Ryan Hall, Vice President, Business Development, or visit our website and apply today.

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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Randy Roebuck, Senior Vice President of Technology and Certification Services, participated in the Tech Trends and Tech Spotlight Round Table. Randy and the panel discussed the fusion of several connected mobility platforms It was the first in-person meeting since Covid and Randy brought and introduced V2X Mobile Test Tools Kit.

Randy and the panel discussed the fusion of several connected mobility platforms, including:

  1. Freight Automation at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth (Hillwood Real Estate Development)
  2. Automated Air Mobility using Drones for Parcel Deliveries in the Dallas area (Droneup)
  3. Connected Vehicles & the Future of Connectivity regarding Certification
  4. & Interoperability Importance (OmniAir)
  5. Public and Private Data Sharing (All)
  6. Hydrogen vehicles status and emergence

The second day covered electrification and upcoming 2023 federal grant opportunities, expected 1Q-2023. ChargePoint provided insight into the industry, its status, and its growth.

One topic of particular interest to OmniAir members is blending an electrified infrastructure and how charging stations will securely transfer data and payments and utilize charging stations for certificate top-offs.  

“It was a pleasure to share the stage with fellow engineers during the Texas Technology Task Force. I look forward to furthering our collaborations.” 

The meetings show the emergence of Connected Automation Technologies, Automated Vehicles, Electrical Vehicles, and Connectivity in the transportation sector.

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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DriveOhio’s Aaron Moore has been appointed to lead a new committee focused on all technical aspects of planning for OmniAir Plugfest events. The OmniAir Plugfest Technical Planning Committee will be responsible for developing test plans, testing schedules, and technical requirements for particpants. 

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, offering participants a week of comprehensive conformance, interoperability, security, and performance testing in lab and field environments.  Held twice a year, OmniAir Plugfests bring together leading test laboratories, test equipment providers, and device manufacturers from around the world. 

The committee will be responsible for the following:

  • Identify a basic set of test cases that must be passed before performing more advanced testing
  • Identify advanced test cases, such as applications/use cases, and location accuracy
  • Mandatory requirements for devices under test (DUT) and test equipment
  • Reporting methodology for test equipment and DUTs to enter daily test results
  • Testing matrix showing which days are dedicated to the field and laboratory testing and if they will run concurrently
  • Test schedule based on capabilities of equipment providers/test laboratories and number of DUTs and types registered

“Aaron is the perfect candidate to lead this new committee due to his extensive knowledge and experience, having participated in testing and planning for nearly every OmniAir Plugfest since 2018,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.”  

OmniAir is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving on the Plugfest Technical Planning Committee.  Representatives must have prior OmniAir Plugfest testing experience–either as a “test station” provider, security certificate provider, or as an engineer representing a DUT. Candidates should commit to in-person participation at least one OmniAir Plugfest per year.

The Technical Planning Committee will work closely with the Meetings Committee, which is responsible for all non-technical aspects (venue, workshop, sponsorships) of Plugfest planning.

Those interested in serving on the committee should send a note to Ryan Hall, Vice President, Business Development. 

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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