TR 36.873 – 3D Channel Model for LTE Beamforming and FD-MIMO
3GPP TR 36.873 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 3D Channel Model for LTE Beamforming and FD-MIMO. It is part of 3GPP Rel-12 (version 12.7.0).
Documents 3D channel models and evaluation methodology for LTE elevation beamforming and FD-MIMO studies.
Releases and versions of TR 36.873
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-12 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 36.873
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Researchers and academics
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
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- TR 36.875 Dual Connectivity Extension Requirements
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- TR 36.877 LTE Device to Device Proximity Services
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What is 3GPP TR 36.873?
3GPP TR 36.873 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 3D Channel Model for LTE Beamforming and FD-MIMO. Documents 3D channel models and evaluation methodology for LTE elevation beamforming and FD-MIMO studies.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 36.873?
TR 36.873 is part of 3GPP Rel-12. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 12.7.0 (Rel-12).
What category does TR 36.873 belong to?
TR 36.873 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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