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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles is developing a new certification testing program for V2X-based safety applications.

OmniAir® aims to help to ensure widespread adoption, deployment, and use of trusted vehicle-to-everything (V2X) based applications, which have the potential to save lives and to reduce accidents. These applications, many of which have been developed for pilot projects, are designed to work with either C-V2X or DSRC radios.

OmniAir has committed to developing certification tests for at least five V2X applications in 2021. OmniAir expects to conduct bench simulation and field testing for these five applications for the first time at this year’s OmniAir Plugfest.

OmniAir has selected Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL) as the first application for testing. EEBL is a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) safety application that allows vehicles to broadcast a hard braking event to surrounding vehicles, generating warnings to drivers to help avoid a crash.

OmniAir’s Application Testing Sub-Working Group, formed in 2020, is comprised of leading V2X and wireless communications experts from across the ITS industry. Its focus is the development of test specifications for applications based on published industry standards, and ITS stakeholder requirements. Hassen Alwalie of Danlaw, Inc. chairs the Group.

“With the proliferation of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-pedestrian (V2P) applications, and an expanding set of future use cases, there is a growing need for testing and certification,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director, OmniAir Consortium. “OmniAir’s V2X Application Testing is aimed at ensuring widespread adoption of this critical need.”

The next V2X Applications meeting takes place 2:30-3:30 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 17. Participation is open to all OmniAir Members. Please contact Kate Oldham, OmniAir’s Sr. Director of Meetings & Membership, if you are interested in participating.

For more information about OmniAir Consortium and OmniAir Certification, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting certification and interoperability for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles, has announced four major initiatives for 2019.  In addition to OmniAir’s ongoing work to advance its existing DSRC-V2X and RFID tolling certification programs, the Consortium will launch several large initiatives in the coming year:

  • International Expansion – OmniAir®is taking steps to expand its certification programs to international markets. OmniAir has executed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with ITS Korea and China ITS Industry Alliance to expand OmniAir Certification into these markets. OmniAir will also host its first Plugfests outside of the United States, beginning in May with a Plugfest in the Montreal region, in cooperation with Transport Canada and Propulsion Quebec. Planning is also underway for future OmniAir V2X testing events in Europe and in Asia.
  • V2X Security – OmniAir has kicked off its contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Next Generation V2X Certification. The focus of the contract will be to develop new V2X security test cases, to review new proposed test cases for Roadside Units (RSUs), and to liaise with Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). Much of this activity will build on the existing work of OmniAir’s Cybersecurity Working Group, which developed new test cases for OmniAir’s most recent Plugfest.
  • Multi-Protocol Tolling Certification – OmniAir’s tolling certification program, first launched in 2012, is limited to certification of single-protocol RFID tolling devices. In order to meet the certification needs for the growing market of multi-protocol tags and readers, OmniAir is launching an initiative to develop a multi-protocol certification program for tolling devices using 6C, TDM, and SeGo protocols. This will build on OmniAir’s work on National Toll Interoperability (NIOP) testing-and will kick off with a workshop in February.
  • C-V2X Certification – OmniAir Consortium will initiate development of a certification program for cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices.  Work will focus on interoperability and certification of the application layers for C-V2X direct communication (3GPP Rel. 14 PC5 Mode 4) and will build on OmniAir’s years of work in developing its Connected Vehicle Conformity Assessment program for DSRC. OmniAir members, including Qualcomm, Spirent, Commsignia, and 7Layers conducted a successful demonstration of C-V2X testing at the OmniAir Texas Plugfest.  OmniAir will develop this certification program in cooperation with relevant stakeholder organizations.

“OmniAir has had a very successful 2018—adding 20 new members, four new OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories, and our first OmniAir Certified DSRC On-Board Units (OBUs) and Roadside Units (RSUs)” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir.  “These exciting initiatives will accelerate OmniAir’s momentum—offering our members additional services and expanding OmniAir Certification to new markets around the world.”

The announcement came earlier this week at OmniAir’s Annual Meeting, hosted at the offices of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority.   The two-day event, featured Membership and Board of Directors meetings, and included live demonstrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot.

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 that SGS North America, Inc. is the latest OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL) for DSRC-V2X devices.

“OmniAir® is pleased that SGS , a recognized global leader in wireless device testing has joined our network of OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratories,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “SGS’s deep expertise and experience will enhance OmniAir’s ability to offer OmniAir’s independent, third-party testing and certification for Connected Vehicle technologies.”

SGS’s testing laboratory in San Diego, California is strategically located to take advantage of the explosive growth of V2X devices in the United States and those devices coming out of the Pacific region.

“SGS is excited to be an OmniAir approved laboratory. It has been a pleasure working with the extremely knowledgeable and driven team at OmniAir. We look forward to accelerating the V2X technologies and contributing to a safer connected ecosystem, “said Parthiv Parikh, Global Business Development Manager at SGS.

OmniAir’s certification program provides third-party accredited laboratory testing and validation of DSRC-based vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) devices to ensure that device manufacturers, suppliers and automotive OEMs entering the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) market develop products that conform to industry protocol standards and specifications, to bring about trusted device communications.

SGS is participating in the OmniAir Consortium Texas Plugfest, hosted by Texas A & M Transportation Institute in College Station, TX, October 22-26. Although they have participated in past events, this will be SGS’s first as an OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory.

OmniAir Consortium has been working for 14 years with the express purpose of promoting communications conformance and interoperability among intelligent transportation technologies, irrespective of the communications platform. OmniAir and its members have worked collaboratively with transportation stakeholders to develop requirements and specifications for both tolling and connected vehicles.

First launched in 2017, OmniAir’s DSRC-V2X certification program is the first of its kind in the world, offering conformance and interoperabiity testing for DSRC-based V2V and V2I devices. OmniAir also offers certification for RFID tags, and readers used in electronic toll collection systems, used across the United States as well as DSRC based onboard units (OBUs) and roadside units (RSUs).

About OmniAir

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.

About SGS 

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. Learn more about SGS at www.sgs.com.

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OmniAir Consortium® is pleased to announce that our next V2X testing event, the “OmniAir Texas Plugfest” is scheduled for October 22-26 in College Station, Texas.

This week-long event will be hosted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University. The event will take place at RELLIS Campus-with state-of-the-art laboratory and field testing facilities.

OmniAir® Plugfests provide an opportunity for V2X device manufacturers, considering applying for OmniAir Certification, to assess their readiness for certification.

Registration is closed.

Like earlier OmniAir® V2X Plugfests, the OmniAir Texas Plugfest will feature a Connected Vehicle Workshop on the first day (Monday, October 22), with expert panels discussing technical and policy issues, with a networking reception. Speaking and sponsorship opportunities are available.

This will be followed by four days (October 23-26) of intensive conformance, interoperability, security, and field testing across multiple testing stations, operated by leading test labs from around the world.

With an increasing number of state and local DOTs planning operational deployments of V2I solutions, the OmniAir Texas Plugfest will have a special emphasis on testing of RSUs for conformance and interoperability. Government officials interested in deploying V2I technology are highly encouraged to attend and learn firsthand about the value of OmniAir certification to their projects.

Even vendors that are close to certification or have already earned OmniAir certification are strongly encouraged to attend, to experience new tests. Changes include SAE J2945.1 V-V BSMs, Minimum Performance Message Interoperability, high precision location-based testing and SCMS Testing. OmniAir has hardened Release 1 test procedures that will help you get your device closer to certification including IEEE 802.11p Physical Layer, IEEE 1609.2 Security/Certificates, IEEE 1609.3 Network (including WSA), and IEEE 1609.4 Multi-Channel Operations.

For More information about the OmniAir Texas Plugfest, including sponsorship and speaking opportunities please contact Ryan Hall, OmniAir’s Director of Marketing & Communications at [email protected] or +1-202-744-6480.
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 connected vehicles, tolling, and ITS, is proud to announce that the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) has joined OmniAir as its newest member.

KATECH is Korea’s only R&D institute specializing in automotive parts, and plays a leading role in technology development. KATECH utilizes their experience to lead the development of the Korean automotive and global automobile industries for its 300 members.

“KATECH’s expertise and experience in automotive technology will be of great assistance to OmniAir Consortium, as we expand OmniAir’s V2X testing and certification programs,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Having organizations like KATECH as active members of OmniAir will help to advance our mission of promoting conformance and interoperability for connected vehicle technologies across the globe.”

KATECH has an established comprehensive research and development support system which enhances the competitiveness and reliability of eco-friendly vehicle components. It offers a wide variety of technology support services including reliability assessment and certification, official fuel efficiency tests as well as technical information and human resources development.

KATECH has eight research and development divisions including a Smart Vehicle Technology division, whose focus is on maximizing safety, convenience, and connectivity. The Smart Vehicle Technology division also includes a Vehicle-IT Convergence, Intelligent Control System, and Autonomous Vehicle Driving R&D Centers.

OmniAir looks forward to our first face-to-face meeting with KATECH representatives during the Motor City Plugfest May 7-11. We encourage all of our members to reach out and welcome our newest member.

Learn more about KATECH by visiting their website.

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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