TS 38.171 – 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements
3GPP TS 38.171 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Minimum requirements for 5G UE-based and UE-assisted A-GNSS terminals with NG-RAN access via gNB/ng-eNB, supporting positioning via LPP.
Releases and versions of TS 38.171
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.171
Category: Radio Access (Positioning). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.171
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 37.571 UE Conformance for Positioning
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 36.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.509 UE Special Conformance Testing Functions
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.141-1 NR BS RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-2 NR BS Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
- TS 38.161 UE TRP and TRS Requirements
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.175 EMC for NR IAB Nodes
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.176-1 IAB Conformance Testing
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.171?
3GPP TS 38.171 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements. Minimum requirements for 5G UE-based and UE-assisted A-GNSS terminals with NG-RAN access via gNB/ng-eNB, supporting positioning via LPP.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.171?
TS 38.171 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.171 belong to?
TS 38.171 belongs to the Radio Access (Positioning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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