TR 38.821 – NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
3GPP TR 38.821 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks. Its official 3GPP title is “Solutions for NR to support non-terrestrial networks (NTN)”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-16 (version 16.2.0).
Study enabling NR operation in satellite networks, focusing on physical layer impacts, architecture, and delay-tolerant solutions for LEO/GEO scenarios.
Releases and versions of TR 38.821
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.821
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TR 38.821
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TR 23.737 Satellite Access in 5G Architecture Study
- TR 28.808 5G satellite integration management study
- TR 22.839 Technical Report on Mobile Base Station Relays
- TR 28.841 Technical Report on IoT NTN Enhancements
- TR 36.763 NB-IoT/eMTC Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 38.863 NR NTN RF Coexistence Requirements
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.817-01 NR UE RF General Aspects
- TR 38.817-02 NR Base Station RF General Aspects
- TR 38.819 Band n65 for New Radio Technical Report
- TR 38.820 NR; 7-24 GHz Frequency Range Study
- TR 38.822 NR UE Feature and Capability List
- TR 38.823 Enhancement Study for Disaggregated gNB
- TR 38.824 NR URLLC Physical Layer Enhancements Study
- TR 38.825 Study on NR Industrial IoT
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.821?
3GPP TR 38.821 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks. Study enabling NR operation in satellite networks, focusing on physical layer impacts, architecture, and delay-tolerant solutions for LEO/GEO scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.821?
TR 38.821 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.2.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 38.821 belong to?
TR 38.821 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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