Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli, Nicolas Chuberre, Gino Masini

5g Non-Terrestrial Networks

Technologies, Standards, and System Design

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Produktbeschreibung

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks

Provides a complete and detailed description of the non-terrestrial component in the 5G ecosystem

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks is the first multi-authored reference dedicated to the integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into the 5G ecosystem. Written by leaders in the development of the 3GPP 5G NTN specification, this authoritative resource addresses all key aspects of non-terrestrial components of 5G systems, including standardization, architecture, protocols, and regulatory considerations.

Drawing from their expertise in academic and industrial research and development, the authors introduce fundamental principles of non-terrestrial communications, define the NTN architecture and radio protocol stacks, describe applications to support mobility and radio resource management, and more. The book covers 5G New Radio-based technology for NTN as well as LTE NB-IoT/eMTC, providing a well-rounded understanding of the unique characteristics of 5G-NTN systems. Throughout the text, the authors offer insights on various design approaches, technical choices, and trade-off options.

In addition, the book:
_ Addresses the integration of non-terrestrial networks into 5G systems at all levels
_ Describes the principles of non-terrestrial systems, including orbital parameters, link budget, propagation, and space/ground segments
_ Includes a detailed overview of 5G-NTN system architectures, deployment scenarios, and spectrum aspects
_ Covers NB-IoT and eMTC in NTN, NTN use cases, 5G QoS, and New Radio
_ Discusses the potential of non-terrestrial components of 5G in the future 6G ecosystem

5G Non-Terrestrial Networks is a must-have for communication engineers, satellite network operators, aerospace and electrical engineers, network engineers, academic researchers and industry professionals involved in 5G infrastructure development, as well as advanced students taking courses on 5G and satellite communication.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-IEEE Press
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W119891150
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 154mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 604g
• ISBN-13: 9781119891154
• ISBN-10: 1119891159
• Artikelnr.: 66169086

Autorenporträt

Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli is a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering at the University of Bologna. He is an IEEE Senior Member and serves on the Editorial Board of the Wiley Journal on Satellite Communications and Networks. Nicolas Chuberre is the Technical Manager of the European project H2020 ICT SAT5G. He has chaired the SatCom Working Group of ISI and Networld2020 technology platforms and is a member of the Partnership Board of the 5G Infrastructure Association. Gino Masini is a Principal Researcher at Ericsson, Sweden. He was Chairman of RAN WG3, where he oversaw the standardization of 5G radio network architecture, interfaces, and protocols. He is the author of more than 50 patents. Alessandro Guidotti is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering at the University of Bologna. He is a member of the IEEE Technical Panel on Glue Technologies for Space Systems and serves on the Editorial Board of Aerial and Space Networks. Mohamed El Jaafari is a Radio Access Network specialist engineer and Lead Delegate for RAN WG1 3GPP at Thales Alenia Space. He is an expert in RF Planning, Radio Network Optimization, and RAN System dimensioning.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xiii

About the Authors xvii

Acknowledgments xxi

Acronyms xxv

1 Introduction 1

1.1 What is 5G NTN? 3

1.2 Use Cases for 5G NTN 7

1.3 ITU-R Vision and Requirements on the Satellite Component of IMT-2020 9

1.3.1 Satellite Component of IMT-2020: Usage Scenarios 9

1.3.2 Requirements for the Satellite Radio Interface(s) of IMT-2020 9

1.4 NTN Roadmap in 3GPP 11

1.5 3GPP Requirements for 5G via Satellite 13

1.6 Technical Challenges 13

1.7 Satellite RAN Architecture 15

1.8 NTN Spectrum 17

1.9 3GPP Work on NTN in Release-15 and Release-16 19

1.10 3GPP work on NTN in Release-17 and Release-18 21

1.11 NTN in Release-19 and Beyond 32

1.12 3GPP and Standardization 33

References 36

2 The 3GPP 5G Overview 39

2.1 Introduction 39

2.2 5G System Architecture 40

2.2.1 5G Core Network 40

2.2.2 NG Radio Access Network 41

2.2.3 Dual Connectivity 42

2.2.4 Connectivity Options 43

2.2.5 Split Architecture 44

2.2.5.1 CU-DU Split 44

2.2.5.2 CP-UP Split 46

2.2.6 IoT and MTC Aspects 47

2.3 3GPP and 5G Standardization 48

References 49

3 Non-Terrestrial Networks Overview 53

3.1 Elements of a Satellite Communications System 53

3.2 Orbits and Constellations 55

3.2.1 Principles of Orbital Motion 55

3.2.2 Types of Orbits 60

3.2.3 Constellation Design 65

3.2.4 Satellite Orbit Determination and Prediction 67

3.3 Propagation and Link Performance 69

3.3.1 Earth-Satellite Geometry 69

3.3.1.1 Delay Characterization 72

3.3.1.2 Doppler Characterization 76

3.3.2 Link Performance 77

3.3.2.1 Antenna Parameters and Received Power 78

3.3.2.2 Additional Losses 79

3.3.2.3 Individual Link Performance 81

3.3.2.4 Overall Link Performance 82

3.3.2.5 NTN Link Budget Examples 82

References 89

4 NR NTN Architecture and Network Protocols 91

4.1 Introduction 91

4.2 Architecture Overview 91

4.2.1 NG Interface Functions 94

4.2.2 Xn Interface Functions 95

4.3 User Plane and Control Plane 96

4.3.1 Control Plane 96

4.3.2 User Plane 97

4.4 Interworking with Terrestrial Mobile Networks 98

4.4.1 Mobility 98

4.4.2 Dual Connectivity 99

4.5 Impact on Other Technologies: IoT NTN 99

4.6 Regenerative Architectures 100

4.6.1 NG-RAN Node on Satellite 101

4.6.2 Split Architectures 102

4.6.2.1 CU-DU Split 103

4.6.2.2 Lower-layer Split 104

4.7 Conclusions 108

References 109

5 NR NTN Radio Interface 111

5.1 Introduction 111

5.2 NR Basic Transmission Scheme 112

5.2.1 NR Waveform 112

5.2.2 Modulation and Coding Scheme 114

5.2.3 Channel Coding 114

5.2.4 NR Multiple Access Scheme 114

5.2.5 NR Frame Structure 115

5.2.6 Bandwidth Part Operation 117

5.2.7 NR Radio Channels 117

5.2.8 NR Reference Signals 119

5.2.9 Multi-antenna System 120

5.2.9.1 MIMO Schemes 120

5.2.9.2 Beam Management 121

5.2.9.3 Polarization Signaling in NTN 121

5.3 Downlink Synchronization Procedure in NTN 123

5.4 Uplink Synchronization Procedure in NTN 124

5.4.1 Uplink Timing Control 124

5.4.1.1 Uplink Timing Cont