⏱ NTN Timing Relationship

3GPP TR 38.821 §6.2.1
⬤ Alternative Solution · gNB DL/UL NOT aligned Figure 6.2.1-2 (conceptual)
120 ms
40 ms
gNB DL gNB UL (offset) UE received DL UE transmitted UL Common TA offset (gNB) Diff. TA (UE side)
▶ gNB DL/UL NOT aligned · Common TA offset at gNB · UE applies UE-specific Differential TA · Additional network complexity for scheduling