TS 36.459 – SLmAP for E-UTRAN Positioning
3GPP TS 36.459 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SLmAP for E-UTRAN Positioning. It is published in 9 releases (Rel-11 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies SLmAP protocol for SLm interface in E-UTRAN to support UTDOA positioning via measurement procedures and interface management.
Releases and versions of TS 36.459
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.459
Category: Radio Access (Positioning). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.459
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 36.456 SLm Interface Introduction
- TS 36.455 LTE Positioning Protocol Annex (LPPa)
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 23.032 Universal Geographical Area Description
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.111 LMU Requirements for UTDOA Positioning
Specifications that reference TS 36.459
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.455 LTE Positioning Protocol Annex (LPPa)
- TS 36.456 SLm Interface Introduction
- TS 36.457 SLm Interface Physical Layer Specification
- TS 36.458 SLm Interface Signalling Transport
- TS 36.461 Xw Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.462 Xw Interface Signalling Transport
- TS 36.463 XwAP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.464 Xw Interface User Plane Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.459?
3GPP TS 36.459 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SLmAP for E-UTRAN Positioning. Specifies SLmAP protocol for SLm interface in E-UTRAN to support UTDOA positioning via measurement procedures and interface management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.459?
TS 36.459 is published in 9 releases, from Rel-11 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.459 belong to?
TS 36.459 belongs to the Radio Access (Positioning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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