Author: Ryan Hall

At OmniAir’s October Plugfest in Northern Califonia, we had over 170 attendees, testing 37 DSRC devices from 30 different vendors from around the world. This year’s event promises to be even larger-with over 300 test sessions, extensive field testing, cybersecurity testing, and technical learning sessions throughout the week.

We are pleased at the level of commitment from our Plugfest partners for this year’s event. If your company would like to host a testing station and have exposure to dozens of devices, contact Ryan Hall by Friday, March 30.
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V2X Testing – What to Expect 

Bench testing at Intertek will be conducted in separate spaces allowing device makers and test providers a high level of privacy. There will be individual test sessions, group interoperability, and parallel learning sessions.

Field Testing at the American Center for Mobility’s site comes with a number of features Plugfest participants will appreciate including double overpasses, a railroad crossing, and a highway loop to test at sustained highway speeds. Testing can occur during all four seasons, day and night, in sun, rain, ice, and snow.

Do you have OmniAir Certification? If so, you still have several reasons to participate.  There are a few new test procedures for you and those that are close to certification.

  • SAE J2945.1 V-V BSMs Minimum Performance
  • Message and Device Interoperability
  • V2I Field Testing
  • High precision location-based OBU testing
  • SCMS Certificate Testing

If this is your first or second Plugfest, OmniAir has hardened Release 1 test procedures that will help you get that much closer to certification.

  • IEEE 802.11p Physical Layer
  • IEEE 1609.2 Security/Certificates
  • IEEE 1609.3 Network (including WSA)

IEEE 1609.4 Multi-Channel Operations

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OmniAir Grows Global Membership Base
Over a Dozen Leading Transportation Technology Companies Join in Q1

Building on its record-setting membership growth in 2017, OmniAir Consortium added 13,  UPDATE 14,  Vector joined minutes after the initial announcement, new members in the first three months of 2018. These high-profile companies and agencies are helping OmniAir to advance the testing, certification, and deployment of connected vehicle and ITS technologies.

In the first quarter, OmniAir added a major automaker, top automotive suppliers, leading technology companies, and a transportation department nationally-recognized for its commitment to smart mobility. Our newest members include GM, SiriusXM, Siemens, Visteon, ALPS, Hitachi Solutions, BlackBerry, Marvell, Autotalks, Penta Security, Star Systems, Invengo,  Austin Transportation Department  and Vector! 

OmniAir Consortium develops testing and certification programs for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) devices. OmniAir Consortium’s members work together to promote the deployment of safe, secure, interoperable connected vehicle technologies. OmniAir’s members work cooperatively to address technical challenges and to advance independent, third-party testing and certification.

OmniAir’s membership base is international, reflecting the growing market for connected and automated vehicle technologies around the world. Our newest members from Germany, Israel, Japan, Canada, Singapore, China, Korea and the United States of America reflect this global economy.

“We are thrilled that so many leading companies and deploying agencies have chosen to join OmniAir. Each of our new members are helping to solve big problems, as we take measurable steps to deploy technologies that will dramatically reduce the number of traffic injuries and fatalities around the world,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for 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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Austin Transportation Department, a leader in testing and deploying emerging mobility solutions, has joined OmniAir Consortium as an Executive-Level Member.  Austin Transportation Department joins OmniAir and its members to help ensure that Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies deployed in cities like Austin are interoperable and conform with industry standards.

“The Austin Transportation Department joined OmniAir as we recognize that standards implementation, certification, and interoperability are paramount to the successful deployment of emerging technologies, like connected vehicles,” said Jason JonMichael, Austin Transportation Department, Assistant Director, Smart Mobility. “The work OmniAir is pioneering with connected vehicle technology will help solve many of the mobility and transportation safety needs of Austin’s residents, business and visitors in addition to other cities across the country.”

“OmniAir is pleased to welcome the Austin Transportation Department as our newest member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “Austin is a nationally-recognized innovation leader in smart mobility.  Austin Transportation Department’s experience in real-world testing and deploying shared, electric, autonomous, and connected transportation technologies is paving the way for smart cities around the world.  We look forward to working together to advance OmniAir’s mission. “

Austin’s Smart Mobility Roadmap provides a comprehensive vision for achieving smart mobility technologies in the region. The City of Austin is home to some of the earliest autonomous vehicle testing in the nation.  Texas is one of the twenty-one states to have passed legislation to open the door to AV and connected vehicle testing.

About Austin Transportation Department (ATD)

ATD is a department of the City of Austin responsible for a variety of transportation, mobility, and safety functions throughout the community. ATD works with all modes of transportation and many Austin-area partners and agencies to deploy an all-ages and abilities network.

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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Alps Electric Co., Ltd., a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles and industrial equipment, has joined OmniAir Consortium. Alps Electric supplies over 40,000 different components to 2,000 companies all over the world. The company was among the first in the industry to develop vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication module to support specifications in Japan, Europe, and North America.

“I am very pleased that Alps Electric has joined OmniAir Consortium. The company’s experience and expertise in Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2V) solutions will help OmniAir to advance its mission to promote certification and interoperability for connected vehicle technologies,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium.

For over sixty years, Alps Electric has developed and refined numerous proprietary technologies and remains dedicated to perfecting the art of electronics through ongoing technological advancement and innovation. Alps Electric’ s approach to monozukuri (encompassing all aspects of product creation) is summed up in the phrase, “perfecting the art of electronics.” This approach allows the company to stay attuned to the market and respond quickly to its diverse needs.

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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At OmniAir’s October Plugfest in Northern Califonia, we had over 170 attendees, testing 37 DSRC devices from 30 different vendors from around the world. This year’s event promises to be even larger-with over 300 test sessions, extensive field testing, cybersecurity testing, and technical learning sessions throughout the week.

The first day will feature our Connected Vehicle Workshop, which will address key policy and technical issues related to the testing and deployment of Connected and Automated Vehicles. We are pleased that Kirk Steudle, Director of Michigan Department of Transportation, and Marcus Welz, CEO of Siemens Intelligent Traffic Systems will serve as our keynote speakers.
Kirk T. Steudle began his career with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in 1987. A registered professional engineer, he rose through the ranks of the department to his current position. Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Steudle state transportation director on Jan. 1, 2011. He also served as state transportation director from 2006 to 2010.

Steudle is a national leader in the development of connected vehicle technology, which allows vehicles to communicate with the road and other vehicles to improve safety and mobility. He continues to work with a partnership of governments and auto manufacturers to further high-tech highway operations and, at the same time, improve Michigan’s economy.

Steudle is a graduate of Adrian High School and LTU, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in construction engineering. He also served on the Essexville City Council from 1995 to 1999.

 Marcus Welz leads the Siemens Intelligent Traffic Systems business in the U.S. As the world market leader in traffic technology, the company offers advanced software and systems to modernize and improve urban and interurban traffic. In this role, Welz manages all functions including sales, R&D, product management, customer service and drives strategic business direction.

Joining Siemens in 2001, progressing through a number of management role throughout Europe and the United States. Prior to his current position, Welz served as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Project Management at Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich.

Welz holds a Business Administration degree from Munich University of Applied Science and a Master of Science Degree in Energy Engineering from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

 

Connected Vehicle Workshop Preview

10:30 am Welcome, Logistics, Intro Jason Conley Executive Director, OmniAir
10:40 am Opening Remarks Steve Novosad Chair, OmniAir
11:00 am Keynote Speaker #1 Kirk Stuedle Director, Michigan DOT
11:30 am Keynote Speaker #2 Marcus Welz
CEO, Siemens ITS
12:00 pm Plugfest Preview Ralph Buckingham Director, CAV Tech., Intertek
Andrew Smart Chief Technology Officer, ACM
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Panel 1: CAV Testing & Deployments
2:45 pm
Panel 2: Automotive Cybersecurity
4:00 pm Afternoon Break
4:15 pm Panel 3: V2X Around the World
5:30 Concluding Remarks
5:40 Reception – Barbeque, Brats, & Beers

 

Want to be a part of the discussion? Click on the appropriate category to purchase your ticket today!    

Member
Single Admit- $500

  • Limited Access
  • Half-day Workshop
  • Welcome Reception and access to Parallel Learning Sessions and Corporate Spotlights
  • Limited, Escorted Access to Device Testing Area
  • Escorted tour of ACM’s Willow Run Test Track
 Non-member 
Single Admit- $800

  • Limited Access
  • Half-day Workshop
  • Welcome Reception and access to Parallel Learning Sessions and Corporate Spotlights
  • No Access to Device Testing Area
  • Escorted tour of ACM’s Willow Run Test Track
 Government
Single Admit- $250

  • Half-day Workshop
  • Welcome Reception and access to Parallel Learning Sessions and Corporate Spotlights
  • Escorted access to bench and field testing areas and tour of ACM’s Willow Run Test Track
(Must be a government employee. Contractors not eligible)

 

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