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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission in support of the joint waiver request made by automakers, state departments of transportation (DOTs), and equipment manufacturers to permit them to deploy and operate Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology immediately in the 5.895 – 5.925 GHz Band.

“While OmniAir® supports granting individual waivers to allow C-V2X operations, it is well past time for the FCC to issue the promised national rules supporting C-V2X technology,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “C-V2X is poised for widespread deployment.  Final rules are needed to provide certainty to the industry. As the industry waits for the government to act, motorists and vulnerable road users will remain at a heightened risk for death and injury as these potentially life-saving technologies remain shelved.”

OmniAir has implemented a conformance and interoperability certification testing program for Vehicle-to-Everything (“V2X”) radio devices – including C-V2X radio devices — operating in the 5.9 GHz Band to provide “trusted communications” for transportation. Many of the waiver applicants are OmniAir members.

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 and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces the NORDSYS GmbH, waveBEE® touch has earned OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment (OQTE) status.

The waveBEE touch is an all-in-one system for message level, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) analysis and is designed as a robust tool for everyday use. Depending on the application area, the system offers a wide range of display options: from the visualization of all received messages on an interactive map to the analysis of the RAW format of the individual message.

This enables V2X developers, test engineers, and plant technicians to receive extensive support in the development, installation, and maintenance processes of all V2X systems, regardless of the system’s manufacturer, to be tested.

The waveBEE touch system has proven itself both in the laboratory and the field with automotive OEMs, Tier1 suppliers, engineering service providers, C-ITS operators, V2X test field operators, test site operators, manufacturers of traffic systems and traffic test laboratories.  

The waveBEE touch has three operating modes:

Live: Shows live, and on-site all data received over the air interface in a clear map display with direct analysis of the V2X messages in selectable levels of detail.

Record: Records all received data in addition to live mode display and analysis. This means that all data traffic on the air interface can also be evaluated and analyzed at a later point in time. Exporting data is possible in a PCAP format to make the recording available to downstream systems.

Playback: Enables the playback of recorded V2X data to view self-made recordings directly on-site and evaluate them in detail. Furthermore, this mode also enables the import and thus the playback and analysis of PCAP recordings from third-party systems.

This tool played an integral role in last month’s OmniAir Ann Arbor Plugfest in both field and laboratory settings.

OmniAir Certification for V2X devices assures automotive OEMs, Tier One suppliers, and deploying agencies that OmniAir Certified devices conform to industry standards and meet minimum performance and interoperability requirements.

OmniAir’s OQET program assesses and qualifies test equipment, systems, and test tools used in the industry. Only those test systems and equipment that successfully pass OmniAir’s rigorous audit process become a qualified product and are eligible for use by OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories for certification testing.

All OmniAir Consortium certified devices, qualified test equipment/tools, and authorized test laboratories, including the waveBEE touch, are located on our certified products catalog at www.omniair.org/certified-products/.

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This month OmniAir Consortium® is hosting a series of technical presentations on connected vehicle testing, during our regular technical working group meetings. We are also hosting a webinar on OmniAir’s Test Control Interface Version 3 which is open to all. 

OmniAir members, not part of the regular technical working group and interested parties not currently OmniAir members, can contact Ryan Hall, VP of Business Development, for a special meeting invitation and link. 

Technical Working Group Presentation

Tuesday, February 15
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST

Economist Jeffery Bellone of the Technology Innovation and Policy Division at the U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center will provide our members a deep dive into the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safety Band Test Plan findings. Mr. Bellone was instrumental in developing the test plan and activities, making him the perfect person to present on this initiative.

Technical Working Group Presentation

Tuesday, February 22
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

Mary Lynn Buonarosa,  Project Manager of the Human Factors Division of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) will present the ATCMTD Smart Intersections Project that launched in October 2021. Ms. Buonarosa will provide details on the project and their technology needs and expectations to help drive V2X technology advancement.

OmniAir’s Test Control Interface version 3 webinar

Monday, February 28 
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST

OmniAir invites IOO’s, OEM’s and others in the connected vehicle space to learn about OmniAir’s Test Control Interface version 3 (TCIv3). Hear from leading industry experts, including Danlaw, Keysight, and Spirent, in addition to OmniAir’s technical staff. You will come away with a better understanding of why the TCIv3 is essential for automating certification testing.

Register online  

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, Tolling, and Connected Automated 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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The OmniAir Ohio Plugfest, in partnership with DriveOhio, The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, and The Beta District is coming up fast!

It is just two weeks until OmniAir Consortium® kicks off the premier testing event for connected vehicle technologies in Columbus, Ohio the week of November 8-12.

This event is designed as a readiness event for connected vehicle and infrastructure radios and modules.

OmniAir Plugfests offer a week of comprehensive lab, field, and security testing for On Board Units (OBU), Roadside Units (RSU), and modules. This OmniAir Plugfest will focus on C-V2X (LTE-V2X PC5) devices preparing for OmniAir Certification.

Building off of our success at the recent OmniAir Michigan Plugfest, we will offer bench simulation and field testing for nine different V2X applications, representing important safety use cases.

Laboratory bench testing will take place over 5 days at The Ohio State University, Center for Automotive Research. Field testing, in a live traffic environment, is made possible through our partnerships with the Beta District and DriveOhio.

Field testing will begin on Wednesday, November 10, and continue through Friday, November 12 along the 33 Smart Mobility Corridor in Marysville and Dublin.

We have an incredible amount of test stations offered by the following OmniAir® members: Anritsu, AUTOCRYPT, INTEGRITY Security Services, Keysight Technologies, Microsec, Qualcomm, Rohde & Schwarz, S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH, Spirent, Wayties, WSP, NI, and Nordsys.

The following companies are already registered and will take advantage of the opportunity to bring multiple devices for testing: Applied Information, Autotalks, Cohda Wireless, Commsignia, Continental, Danlaw, HARMAN, Kapsch, Siemens, and Qualcomm.

These companies have registered several C-V2X On-Board Units (OBU) and Roadside Units (RSU) that are ready for security, conformance, and interoperability testing.

“OmniAir is excited to bring the world’s premier testing event for connected vehicle devices and applications to the Buckeye State,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “Strong participation by leading device manufacturers, test equipment providers, labs, and engineering firms is an indication of the growing market for these life-saving connected vehicle technologies.”

As space is limited we are only able to accommodate a few more C-V2X device makers. Register now to ensure your OBU or RSU is ready for certification and deployment!

Registration ends at the close of business, Thursday, October 28.


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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces it will host the OmniAir® Michigan Plugfest the week of June 14-18 in Michigan.  This year’s event will, for the first time, focus exclusively on cellular vehicle to everything (C-V2X) technologies.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing event for connected vehicles, bringing together leading automotive OEMs, device manufacturers, test laboratories, and test equipment providers for a week-long testing event. This year’s event will feature both in-person and remote testing, allowing participation from any place in the world.

The OmniAir Michigan Plugfest will be hosted by OmniAir member, Danlaw, Inc., a world leader in connected car and automotive electronics.  Laboratory testing will take place at their corporate headquarters in Novi, Michigan.

“These events are a great opportunity to demonstrate the maturity of V2X technology and its potential to save so many lives”, said Tom Rzeznik, President and CEO of Danlaw, Inc.  “This is the second time that Danlaw is hosting Plugfest, and we are excited to once again showcase our products, facilities, and staff to our industry peers.”

Field testing will take place at the Mcity Test Facility in nearby Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mcity, affiliated with the University of Michigan, features state-of-the-art facilities for Connected and Automated (CAV) testing.

The event will follow a hybrid meeting format allowing for limited in-person gathering, in addition to device testing through virtual witnessing via a video platform. V2X device makers unable to attend in-person have the option to ship their device(s) and experience device testing through virtual witnessing or to arrange a consultation to discuss results.  This format will allow for greater participation while adhering to current recommended safety guidelines.

OmniAir Consortium and its event partners are committed to supporting a safe experience.  The health and safety of all event participants are our top priority.

“We are excited to bring the next OmniAir Plugfest to Michigan, the undisputed global leader in mobility technologies,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “OmniAir Plugfests provide an opportunity for device manufacturers to prepare for certification testing, working with some of the leading V2X experts from around the world.”

The primary objective of the Michigan Plugfest is to evaluate the readiness of V2X devices and test tools based on OmniAir’s Release 1 test cases developed for OmniAir’s C-V2X certification program for roadside-units (RSU) and onboard-units (OBU).  OmniAir is launching the world’s first comprehensive certification program for C-V2X and expects to begin accepting certification applications next month.

The OmniAir Michigan Plugfest will offer the following testing for conformance, interoperability, and security in both lab and field environments.

  • Radio testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5) On-Board Units (OBU)
  • Radio testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5) Roadside Units (RSU)
  • Upper Layer Conformance testing against OmniAir specifications for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
  • BSM Performance & Location Accuracy Testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5) and for DSRC (upon advance request)
  • BSM Application Drive Comparison Testing for LTE-V2X (C-V2X PC5)
  • SCMS Security Certificate and Multi-source Certificate Interoperability Testing

Registration is now open!  Space is limited so participants are encouraged to reserve their space soon.  Registrants may bring up to two devices for testing, as well as testing teams of up to two engineers (on-site). Registrants may participate in remote or on-site testing or both.  Each ticket affords up to two devices.

OmniAir Members who register before April 23 will enjoy a $500 discount using the code OMNIAIRMEMBER, plus an additional $500 credit toward Fall 2021 Plugfest registration.

Please contact Ryan Hall, Senior Director – Business Development and Marketing, for corporate sponsorship opportunities.

For more information, and to stay up to date on event details, please visit the Michigan Plugfest page.

About Danlaw

Danlaw is a global leader in connected car technology and automotive electronics. We focus our efforts on research and development to create intelligent solutions for an increasingly connected world. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing mobility by driving innovation and bringing people together.

The 300+ Danlaw engineering professionals have been providing automotive embedded electronics solutions to OEMs and their tier-1 supply base for over 37 years. Danlaw has facilities in the USA, India, and China. Danlaw specializes in embedded systems development and testing for embedded control units (ECUs), vehicle network communications, infotainment, and telematics. Customers include automotive OEMs, electronics suppliers, fleet, and automotive insurance companies worldwide.

 

About Mcity Test Facility

Mcity at the University of Michigan is leading the transition to connected and automated vehicles.

Home to world-renowned researchers, a one-of-a-kind test facility, and on-road deployments,

Mcity brings together industry, government, and academia to improve transportation safety, sustainability, and accessibility for the benefit of society.

 

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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