Tag: C-V2X
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 info@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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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.
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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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May 1, 2023 9:57AM
OmniAir Florida Plugfest: Connected Interoperability in Action
As OmniAir members gather in Florida for our 11th OmniAir Plugfest, it is important to reflect on this week’s connected vehicle testing event is both timely and essential to the successful nationwide deployment of cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies.
Last week, there were two major announcements of great importance to the connected vehicle community.
First, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued long-sought waivers allowing initial deployments of C-V2X technologies by certain automotive OEMs, device manufacturers, and state DOTs.
Second, the U.S. Department of Transportation hosted its V2X Workshop: Continuing the Momentum Toward Nationwide Deployment. The focus of this event was to solicit stakeholder feedback to develop a plan to meet the goal of nationwide “interoperable connectivity.”
To help advance the important goal of nationwide interoperable connectivity, OmniAir and its member companies and organizations are gathering this week at the world-class SunTrax Test Facility in Auburndale, Florida for the largest, most comprehensive C-V2X testing event in North America.
OmniAir Florida Plugfest, brings together leading technology providers, systems integrators, device manufacturers, test laboratories, and test equipment providers from around the world for an intensive week of testing for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technologies.
Testing teams are coming from around the globe to participate in this Plugfest. Representatives from United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Israel, Hungary, Germany, Spain, India, and the United Kingdom, among others.
The event will feature over 20 C-V2X radios, rotating through 140 individual test sessions in both laboratory and field environments. Devices will undergo rigorous testing for conformance, interoperability, performance, and security in a cooperative and open environment, where government, industry and academic institutions come together to help make C-V2X-based connected interoperability a reality.
Testing will include:
- Bench conformance testing (PHY layer, security, upper layer protocol, 1218 SNMP and application along with BSM, TIM, SPaT & MAP messages)
- OBU Field performance testing (location accuracy, hard braking, heading and path prediction)
- Security testing (1609.2, 1609.2.1, and security certificate loading)
- Field Application, Intersection and Terrain Testing
- Interoperability (in laboratory and field environments)
The goal of OmniAir Plugfests is device readiness, test case validation, and improvement of test equipment and laboratories. Participation helps to ensure that C-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules conform to industry standards, meet minimum interoperability, security, and performance requirements.
OmniAir Plugfests, together with our independent, third-party testing and certification programs are an essential part of ensuring that C-V2X devices are, in fact, ready to deploy.
About OmniAir Florida Plugfest:
OmniAir Florida Plugfest will take place May 1-5 at SunTrax Test Facility in Auburndale, Florida. OmniAir is hosting this event in partnership with Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and the University of Florida Transportation Institute.
For more information about OmniAir and certification programs, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.
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April 27, 2023 10:32AM
OmniAir Signs MOU with Korea Testing Laboratory
OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry organization promoting global interoperability for tolling, ITS, and connected vehicles, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), to help advance the testing and certification of C-V2X and 5G technologies in Korea.
On April 25, Se Jong Kim, President and CEO of KTL and OmniAir® Executive Director Jason Conley signed an agreement outlining broad areas of cooperation related to testing and certification for connected vehicles in Korea, at an official signing ceremony in Washington, DC.
Minister Lee Chang-yang, Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) attended the MOU signing, which took place “Korea-U.S. High-Tech Industry & Clean Energy Partnership” MOU signing ceremony on Apr. 25 in Washington DC where 23 MOUs were signed for Korea-U.S. high-tech cooperation in hydrogen, SMR and other areas.
“We look forward to a strong partnership with KTL to further cooperation on testing and certification for connected vehicles and advanced mobility technologies in Korea and around the world” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “It is an honor to sign this agreement as we mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.”
OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X, DSRC, and RFID radios and modules through a network of accredited test laboratories, using qualified test equipment and validated test cases. KTL has also joined OmniAir as a member and is contributing to the development of our testing and certification programs in Korea and around the world.
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 Korea Testing Laboratory
Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) is a leading testing and certification body in Korea established for the purpose of improving technology and global competitiveness of industries. KTL has been providing support for development of testing and evaluation technologies and helping companies obtain domestic and international certifications since 1966.