TS 36.102 – E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
3GPP TS 36.102 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines RF characteristics and minimum performance requirements for LTE/E-UTRA user equipment operating with satellite access, including LEO, MEO, and GEO scenarios.
Releases and versions of TS 36.102
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.102
Category: Radio Access (RF and Performance Requirements). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.102
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.108 Satellite Access Node RF Requirements
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.307 Release Independent UE Requirements for E-UTRA
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
Specifications that reference TS 36.102
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 36.523 E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
- TS 36.307 Release Independent UE Requirements for E-UTRA
- TS 36.764 LTE IoT NTN Operating Bands
- TR 37.911 3GPP 5G NTN Self-Evaluation Report
Other specifications in the 36 series
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.102?
3GPP TS 36.102 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements. Defines RF characteristics and minimum performance requirements for LTE/E-UTRA user equipment operating with satellite access, including LEO, MEO, and GEO scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.102?
TS 36.102 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 36.102 belong to?
TS 36.102 belongs to the Radio Access (RF and Performance Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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