TS 37.320 – MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
3GPP TS 37.320 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MDT Overall Description (Stage 2). Its official 3GPP title is “Radio measurement collection for Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT); Overall description; Stage 2”. It is published in 10 releases (Rel-10 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Stage-2 overview of Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT), covering UE-specific measurement collection via control plane for UTRAN, E-UTRAN and NR, including Logged and Immediate MDT.
Releases and versions of TS 37.320
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.9.0 | 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 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.320
Category: Radio Access (Network Optimization / MDT). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.320
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.314 E-UTRA Radio Measurements Specification
- TS 25.321 MAC Protocol Specification for UTRAN
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 38.314 NR Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 37.320
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
Other specifications in the 37 series
- TS 37.145-1 AAS Base Station Conducted Conformance Testing
- TS 37.145-2 AAS Base Station Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 37.171 UE Positioning Performance Requirements
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 37.324 Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP)
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 37.460 Iuant Interface Introduction
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.320?
3GPP TS 37.320 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MDT Overall Description (Stage 2). Stage-2 overview of Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT), covering UE-specific measurement collection via control plane for UTRAN, E-UTRAN and NR, including Logged and Immediate MDT.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.320?
TS 37.320 is published in 10 releases, from Rel-10 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.320 belong to?
TS 37.320 belongs to the Radio Access (Network Optimization / MDT) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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