TS 36.181 – RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
3GPP TS 36.181 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for Satellite Access Nodes (SAN) supporting NB-IoT, E-UTRA, and 5G broadcast over geosynchronous satellites.
Releases and versions of TS 36.181
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.181
Category: Testing (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
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 36.181
- TS 36.141 RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.108 Satellite Access Node RF Requirements
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 36.181
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 36.141 RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
- TS 36.143 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Testing
- TS 36.171 A-GNSS Minimum Performance Requirements for UE
- TS 36.201 LTE Physical Layer General Description
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.181?
3GPP TS 36.181 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for Satellite Access Nodes (SAN) supporting NB-IoT, E-UTRA, and 5G broadcast over geosynchronous satellites.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.181?
TS 36.181 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.181 belong to?
TS 36.181 belongs to the Testing (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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