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NTN
Timing Relationship
3GPP TR 38.821 §6.2.1
⬤ Alternative Solution · gNB DL/UL
NOT aligned
Figure 6.2.1-2 (conceptual)
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Common TA Offset
(at gNB)
120 ms
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UE-specific Diff. TA
(at UE)
40 ms
⟲ Reset
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