TS 38.305 – NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
3GPP TS 38.305 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2. Its official 3GPP title is “NG Radio Access Network (NG-RAN)”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines the NG-RAN architecture, procedures, positioning methods, and message flows supporting NR positioning, ranging, and sidelink positioning.
Releases and versions of TS 38.305
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.305
Category: Radio Access (Positioning). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.305
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TS 36.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 38.455 NR Positioning Protocol A
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
Specifications that reference TS 38.305
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 22.261 5G System Service Requirements
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.307 Release-Independent NR UE Requirements
- TS 38.314 NR Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.305?
3GPP TS 38.305 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2. Defines the NG-RAN architecture, procedures, positioning methods, and message flows supporting NR positioning, ranging, and sidelink positioning.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.305?
TS 38.305 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.305 belong to?
TS 38.305 belongs to the Radio Access (Positioning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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