TR 23.737 – Satellite Access in 5G Architecture Study
3GPP TR 23.737 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Satellite Access in 5G Architecture Study. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on architecture aspects for using satellite access in 5G”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-17); the latest version is 17.2.0 in Rel-17.
Studies architectural impacts & solutions for integrating satellite access into 5G, covering mobility, QoS, and backhaul scenarios.
Releases and versions of TR 23.737
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 1.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 23.737
Category: Core Network (Architecture). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 23.737
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 22.822 Satellite Access in 5G Study
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 23.793 5G ATSSS Study
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TR 38.821 NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TS 22.011 Service accessibility
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
Specifications that reference TR 23.737
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TR 23.732 User Data Interworking, Coexistence, Migration Study
- TS 23.733 Study on ProSe UE-to-Network Relay Architecture
- TS 23.734 Enhancements for 5GS in Vertical Domains
- TS 23.735 Enhanced Public Warning System (ePWS) Study
- TS 23.740 Network Slicing Enhancement Study for 5GS
- TS 23.741 MBMS/GCSE_LTE Architecture Enhancements Study
- TR 23.742 Study on SBA Enhancements for 5G
- TS 23.743 UE Radio Capability Signaling Optimization Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 23.737?
3GPP TR 23.737 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Satellite Access in 5G Architecture Study. Studies architectural impacts & solutions for integrating satellite access into 5G, covering mobility, QoS, and backhaul scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 23.737?
TR 23.737 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.2.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 23.737 belong to?
TR 23.737 belongs to the Core Network (Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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