Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

has base station functions on board. Figure 2: Transparent vs. Regenerative payload and elliptic beam patterns [source: 38.811] Figure 3: Illustration of elevation angle and propagation delay [source: TR 38.811] More Deep Dives Non-terrestrial networks...

Satellite components for the 5G system

at altitude; typically between 8 and 50 km, quasi-stationary. These Non-terrestrial networks feature in TSG RAN’s TR38.811 “Study on NR to support non-terrestrial networks”. They will: Help foster the 5G service roll out in un-served or underserved...