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On February 26, OmniAir Consortium®, in cooperation with Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) and Connected CarTalk DC, will host an event to help illuminate these issues: “Preserving the 5.9 GHz Safety Spectrum: A Roundtable Discussion on the spectrum needs for Connected Vehicles and ITS safety applications.”

The event will feature a presentation from Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Transportation, on continuing USDOT efforts to preserve the 5.9 GHz wireless communications spectrum for transportation services.

This will be followed by a roundtable discussion from leading experts in ITS and vehicle connectivity.

Moderator: Robbie Diamond, CEO, Securing America’s Energy Future

• Steve Novosad, Vice President, HNTB Corporation, Chair, OmniAir Consortium
• Ed Bradley, Program Manager, Toyota North America
• Alice Tornquist, Vice President, Government Affairs, Qualcomm
• John Kwant, Global Director, Government Relations, Mobility and Advanced Technologies, Ford Motor Company

The event will take place on Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EST, with a reception to follow.

REGISTER HERE

*Please note this is an invitation only event, and free to OmniAir members. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.*

To request an invitation, or for more information about the event, please contact Kate Oldham, OmniAir’s Sr. Director of Meetings & Membership.

We hope you will be able to join us on February 26 for a lively and informative discussion!

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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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Ford Motor Company, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, and provider of advanced mobility solutions has joined OmniAir Consortium®.

Based in Dearborn, Michigan, the company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company, and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 191,000 people worldwide.

“We are excited to have a world-class company like Ford as OmniAir’s newest member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Ford’s expertise and experience in the development and deployment of life-saving C-V2X technologies, will help OmniAir® to advance its mission of providing certification and interoperability for connected vehicles and infrastructure.”

Ford was the first automaker to announce a definitive timeline for the introduction of C-V2X communications in the United States. Ford plans to install this technology on its newly launched U.S. vehicles beginning in 2022, and within a few years all of the over 2 million vehicles Ford manufactures each year in this country will have it.

OmniAir, together with our 80 member companies around the globe, is developing the world’s first comprehensive testing and certification program for C-V2X (PC5 LTE-V2X) devices. This program is expected to launch in Q3.

About OmniAir Consortium:

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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 and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, seeks industry experts to participate in OmniAir’s 2020 technical program of work.

OmniAir is seeking individuals with technical expertise in ITS, V2X (including C-V2X) and tolling to help move our technical program of work forward in 2020.   If you are more interested in solving difficult technical challenges than lobbying and advocacy, then OmniAir® is the place for you.  We need your help.

OmniAir Working Groups, which meet twice a month, are open to all OmniAir members. While each organization may appoint one voting representative, participation is open to all employees of that organization.

OmniAir Working Groups bring together industry experts with a broad range of skills, experience, and points of view. Participants engage in a collaborative work environment to drive OmniAir’s Certification Programs, prepare test cases for OmniAir Plugfest events, and shape the future of ITS and IoT technologies.

OmniAir currently has four Working Groups, and two sub-Working Groups to choose from:

Tolling & Emerging Payment Technologies Working Group

Chair: Tom Hutchinson, HNTB Corporation
Vice Chair: Stan Ozalis, Burlington County Bridge Commission

The Tolling & Emerging Payment Technologies (TEPT) Working Group is focused on the development of OmniAir’s Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification Program. This will expand OmniAir’s existing testing and certification program for RFID tolling tags and readers from single protocol devices, to multi-protocol devices (6C, 6B-80K, and TDM). This new certification program will help the tolling community to achieve the long sought-after goal of national toll interoperability.

In 2019, the Working Group developed a Program Scope/Conformance Assessment Scheme. The Working Group is currently focused on finalizing a test plan and the drafting of test cases.

An in-person tolling workshop is being planned for February. The new certification program is expected to launch by early Q3.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22.

Certification Working Group

Chair: Frank Perry, WSP

The Certification Working Group (CWG) develops policies and guidelines that govern OmniAir’s certification programs, lab authorizations, and test equipment qualifications. Recently, CWG completed work on the Multi-Protocol Tolling Device Certification Program Scope, as well as Recertification and Product Change Guidelines.

With the planned launch of two new OmniAir certification programs this year, the CWG will be focused on updating existing policies for test laboratories, test equipment, and certification to ensure they can accommodate new certification programs. The CWG will also spearhead a new effort focused on developing a new program for Authorized Field-Testing Facilities for Connected Vehicle and Tolling testing. Additionally, the CWG will work on a generating a standards consideration process draft.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 27.

Technical Working Group

Chair: Mike Brown, Southwest Research Institute

The Technical Working Group (TWG) develops the technical strategy for the OmniAir Connected Vehicle Certification programs. The TWG is defining test cases and specifications, certification scope, device profiles, and templates for technical reports as well as addressing other technical topics. In 2020, the TWG will focus on Release 2, CV2X, SPaT/MAP and RSU activities along with preparations for the upcoming Austin Plugfest, April 27 – May 1.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28.

C-V2X Sub-Working Group

Chair: Jim Lansford, Qualcomm

The C-V2X Sub-Working Group is focused on drafting and verifying test cases for OmniAir’s new C-V2X Certification program. Sub-Group efforts will be focused on adapting upper layer test cases from OmniAir’s existing DSRC-V2X certification program for LTE-V2X device testing. In addition, the Sub-Group is developing new test cases based on 3GPP standards, as well as the SAE J3161/1 standard, as well as J3161 test cases.

This sub-group works in tandem with the Technical Working Group and expects to have full set of draft test cases for OBUs and RSUs ready for testing in advance of the Lonestar Plugfest.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28.

V2X Application Testing Sub-Working Group

Interim Chair: Andrew Donaldson, Danlaw

The TWG is forming a new Sub-Working Group for V2X Application Testing. This Subgroup will examine testing and certification for V2X applications, in lab and field environments. OmniAir is actively seeking volunteers from within the TWG to participate in this effort. Andrew Donaldson of Danlaw will lead the effort on an interim basis.

The first meeting will be in early February, date and time TBD.

Cybersecurity Working Group

Chair: Jimmy Upton, Integrity Security Services

The Cybersecurity Working Group (CSWG) develops security test specifications and certification criteria for V2X devices such as vehicle onboard units (OBUs) and roadside units (RSUs).  The Working Group’s certifications will enable OEMs and suppliers to develop and deploy secure devices used in critical applications.

In 2019, the CSWG developed 17 new test cases focused on expired certificates, security profiles, and SCMS interaction. In 2020, CSWG efforts will focus on the SCMS interaction, per 1609.2.1 specification, as well as expanding on our existing 1609.2 testing, as well as misbehavior testing.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23.

If you or your colleagues are interested in joining an OmniAir Working Group, we have an easy sign-up form on our website, or contact Kate Oldham, Sr. Director of Meetings & Membership.  If you are not yet an OmniAir member, its easy to join.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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 is pleased to announce the agenda for the Connected Vehicle Policy Conference in Malaga, Spain.  The conference will take place on the first day of the OmniAir European Plugfest on Monday, September 30.  The Connected Vehicle Policy Conference is the first day of the week-long testing event for connected vehicle technologies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in V2X, C-V2X, and CAV testing and deployment from government and industry leaders, and technology experts from around the world.

OmniAir is very pleased to announce two leading experts on connected mobility and automotive safety as our keynote speakers:

Ana Blanco Bergareche, Assistant Deputy Director for Mobility, Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT)

Maxime Flament, Chief Technology Officer for the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)

Panel discussions on V2X testing and certification, the emerging marketplace for C-V2X, and cybersecurity will round out the day.  A networking reception will follow immediately after.

On Tuesday, attendees will have the opportunity for a VIP tour of the testing floor, and field testing facilities.  Throughout the week, teams of engineers with V2X devices will rotate through 18 test stations operated by leading test labs and test equipment providers from around the world.

Devices will be subject to tests on performance, interoperability, security, and field performance.  Comprehensive testing will be offered for DSRC, C-V2X, and ITS-G5 devices.

For more information about the event, or to register, please visit OmniAir’s website.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that SPORTON International, Inc. (SPORTON Lab) has joined OmniAir®.

Headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan, SPORTON is one of the most recognized wireless test laboratories in Asia, with seven test laboratories in Taiwan, as well as  additional locations in China (Kunshan & Shenzhen), Korea, and the United States (Milpitas, California).

Established in 1986, SPORTON is a designated testing lab for regulatory bodies such as BSMI, NCC, TAF. An ISO 17025 Accredited Test Laboratory, SPORTON is the largest test lab specializing in EMC/Safety tests. Certified by PTCRB, GCF, and CTIA, SPORTON has been deeply involved in the development of radio conformance tests for LTE-V2X. In March, SPORTON was awarded the PTCRB Award for Excellence for the fifth consecutive year.

“We are pleased to have a one of the most recognized wireless test laboratories in Asia as the newest OmniAir Member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.” “With deep experience in cellular testing, SPORTON Lab will help OmniAir to advance the development of our certification program for Connected Vehicles, regardless of the underlying radio technology.”

SPORTON is the 10th test laboratory to join OmniAir, and the first in Taiwan. OmniAir’s membership and activity in Asia continues to grow, as we focus on extending our certification programs for Connected Vehicles to meet the needs of the global market.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification in 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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