TS 29.486 – V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol; Stage 3
3GPP TS 29.486 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol; Stage 3. Its official 3GPP title is “V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Services”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies stage 3 protocol & REST APIs for Vs (VASS-VAE) and VAE-E (VAE-VAE) interfaces to enable V2X services like message delivery, file distribution, and dynamic group management.
Releases and versions of TS 29.486
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.486
Category: Services (V2X Application Enabler). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
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 TS 29.486
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.116 REST-based protocol for xMB reference point
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 29.222 CAPIF Northbound API Protocol
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
- TS 24.486 V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol Spec
- TS 29.549 SEAL Service APIs
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 23.287 5G V2X Architecture Enhancements
Specifications that reference TS 29.486
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.437 SEAL Spatial Anchor and Map APIs
- TS 29.458 SIP Transfer of Tariff Info for Charging
- TS 29.468 MB2 Reference Point Protocol Definition
- TS 29.482 SEAL AIMLE Services Stage 3 Protocol and API Specification
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TS 29.502 5G SMF Service Based Interface Stage 3
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.486?
3GPP TS 29.486 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol; Stage 3. Specifies stage 3 protocol & REST APIs for Vs (VASS-VAE) and VAE-E (VAE-VAE) interfaces to enable V2X services like message delivery, file distribution, and dynamic group management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.486?
TS 29.486 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 29.486 belong to?
TS 29.486 belongs to the Services (V2X Application Enabler) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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