Author: Ryan Hall
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.
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May 19, 2023 3:16PM
OmniAir Welcomes Battelle as our Newest Member
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that Battelle has joined OmniAir Consortium as an Associate Level Member.
Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, was founded in 1929, and they have been driving innovation for highway, transit, rail, and aviation transportation for the past 50 years.
Battelle is a primary contractor for various United States Department of Transportation contracts within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offices. They were also sub-consultants for the 2016 NYC Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Project.
“Battelle has been transforming the transportation landscape through the development, testing, and deployment of systems and applications for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity, and we are excited to have them as our newest member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium.
OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for tolling and connected vehicles, including DSRC and C-V2X (LTE-V2X PC5) for C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules.
For information about our certification programs and readiness testing events, 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.
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May 11, 2023 1:31PM
OmniAir Taipei Plugfest Coming in November!
OmniAir Consortium® and Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA) have announced plans to host a joint OmniAir®-TTIA Plugfest in Taiwan this November.
The OmniAir Taipei Plugfest will take place November 6 through 10, with testing at the state-of-the-art Danhai New Town (D-City) field test facilities for connected and autonomous vehicles.
Alex Jeng, Secretary General of TTIA, made the announcement in speaking at last week’s OmniAir Florida Plugfest.
OmniAir Members HwaCom and TÜV Rheinland have also signed up as partners in the event.
This week-long testing event will include a policy conference and dedicated days for laboratory and field testing in the D-City facility.
Attendees will enjoy the hospitality of Taiwan, with accommodations at the Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf, along with technical and cultural tours of Taipei.
Last year, OmniAir and TTIA signed an MOU outlining cooperation between the two organizations on advancing C-V2X testing and certification in Taiwan and across the Asia Pacific region. This paved the way for the formal discussions to host the fall 2023 Plugfest in Taipei, Taiwan.
“We are excited to host our first OmniAir Plugfest in Asia, in partnership with TTIA” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Taipei is a world-class city and a convenient venue for growing segment of our membership in the Asia Pacific region.”
Over the next few weeks, an event website will be online with additional information. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, you can contact Ryan Hall, Vice President of 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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May 9, 2023 9:13AM
OmniAir Florida Plugfest Was a Huge Success!
Last week, OmniAir® members from across Europe, Asia, and North America gathered in sunny Florida for our 11th OmniAir Plugfest.
This Plugfest took place at an important moment for the connected vehicle industry–just one week after Federal Communications Commission’s granting of waivers that will allow initial C-V2X deployments in the United States.
Florida’s Secretary of Transportation Jared Perdue and Kapsch TraffiCom CEO Georg Kapsch offered keynote remarks at the Connected Mobility Workshop, held during Wednesday of the Plugfest.
Officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, and other deploying agencies were on hand to witness first-hand the comprehensive testing that C-V2X devices go through as part of the OmniAir Certification process.
Over 20 cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) radios and modules participated in a week of intensive lab, field, and security testing.
Participating C-V2X device manufacturers included:
AutoTalks, Cohda Wireless, Commsignia, Continental, Danlaw, Harman, Hitachi, HwaCom, iTtelecom, Iteris, Kapsch, Spoke, Unex, and Yunex Traffic.
Participating test stations included:
DEKRA, TTA, TÜV Rheinland Taiwan, the University of Florida Transportation Institute, Keysight Technologies/Nordsys, Leidos, Iteris, S.E.A. Datentechnik, NI, Wayties, INTEGRITY Security Services, Microsec, SaeSol Tech, and Blackberry.
Testing took place in laboratory and field test environments at the world-class SunTrax Test Facility, featuring a 2.25-mile oval test track, urban test environments, 18 garage bays, and extensive indoor testing space.
“OmniAir Plugfests are an important part of ensuring readiness of C-V2X radios and modules for deployment,” said Jason Conley, OmniAir’s Executive Director. “Thank you to SunTrax for hosting, and to our event partners at the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and the University of Florida’s Transportation Institute for helping to make this the best, most comprehensive connected vehicle testing event yet.”
OmniAir continued to advance testing for Day One V2X safety applications, including: Pedestrian Conflict Warning (PCW) Red Light Violation Warning (RLVW), Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Curve Speed Warning (CSW), Emergency Electronic Brake Light, (EEBL).
In addition to testing, attendees had the opportunity to tour SunTrax facilities and to view demonstrations:
- V2X for Bicycle safety – Spoke and Audi
- Ghost BSMs and field application testing – Keysight
- V2X for Emergency Vehicle Safety (CMV) – FHWA Saxton Labs
- V2X for Pedestrian Safety – University of Florida Transportation Institute
Since 2017, OmniAir Consortium® has hosted connected vehicle Plugfest testing events twice a year, to help vendors to prepare for certification and deployment. Participating device manufacturers, test laboratories, test equipment providers, engineering firms, OEMs, and research institutions to test and learn in an open and cooperative environment.
OmniAir will present aggregated and anonymized test results from the OmniAir Florida Plugfest during our next monthly membership meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 25.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Berkenda Cantlo for an invitation.
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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April 26, 2023 11:04PM
OmniAir Authorizes DEKRA Tolling Field Test Facility
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that DEKRA is authorized to conduct tolling field testing as part of the OmniAir Authorized Field Test Site (OAFTS) program.
The Summit Point Motorsports Park, located in Summit Point, WV, is now available for tolling vendors to conduct field testing as part of OmniAir’s certification program for single and multi-protocol RFID devices.
“DEKRA is a proven leader in providing RFID-based toll testing for laboratory and field environments,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir. “We are excited to partner with DEKRA to help meet the certification testing needs of the tolling industry.”
The test track, located in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, is DEKRA’s second field test site authorized by OmniAir. DEKRA’s facility in Málaga, Spain, was the first field test site approved by OmniAir for C-V2X connected vehicle testing.
“Adding field testing for RFID devices in North America is part of DEKRA’s commitment to furthering the quality and accessibility of testing and certification for future mobility,” said Fernando Rodriguez, Vice President of Product Testing for DEKRA North America. “We are proud to be a trusted partner of OmniAir and the only organization to achieve accreditations for all OmniAir programs.”
OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, tolling vendors, and device makers may apply to have their test site audited by OmniAir and be added to our list of authorized sites to conduct official certification testing.
All OmniAir Authorized Field Test Sites and Authorized Test Laboratories can be found and verified by visiting our authorized test laboratory and field site directory.
For information about OmniAir testing and certification programs, visit our website at www.omniair.org.