Course : 5G non-terrestrial (5G-NTN)

Synthesis course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. GSB
Price : 1720 € E.T.

5G non-terrestrial (5G-NTN)



New course

5G has quite recently turned its attention to the satellite domain, bringing this subject to the forefront after it had long been sidelined in previous 3GPP standards. Treated as a study topic in the early phases of 5G standardization in R15 and R16, it has now entered the standardization phase in R17 and R18. The aim of this course is to present the architecture and protocols of terrestrial 5G, and then explore the specifics of non-terrestrial 5G (5G-NTN) using satellites and flying objects as connectivity relays.


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Synthesis course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

Ref. GSB
  2d - 14h00
1720 € E.T.




5G has quite recently turned its attention to the satellite domain, bringing this subject to the forefront after it had long been sidelined in previous 3GPP standards. Treated as a study topic in the early phases of 5G standardization in R15 and R16, it has now entered the standardization phase in R17 and R18. The aim of this course is to present the architecture and protocols of terrestrial 5G, and then explore the specifics of non-terrestrial 5G (5G-NTN) using satellites and flying objects as connectivity relays.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understanding the fundamentals of terrestrial and non-terrestrial 5G
Understanding terrestrial 5G architecture and protocols
Understanding the specifics of non-terrestrial 5G (NTN 5G)

Intended audience
IT and network engineers, mobile network managers and design managers.

Prerequisites
Good knowledge of networks, IT or telecoms.

Course schedule

1
Introduction

  • A brief review of global mobile radio standards, from 2G to 5G.
  • Reminder of the main concepts in the mobile radio field.

2
5G Terrestrial

  • Why 5G? What benefits?
  • Technological developments in 5G versus previous generations.
  • 5G standardization timetable.
  • 5G services: eMBB, mMTC and uRLLC.
  • 5G radio: architecture, equipment and protocols.
  • 5G on the core network side: architecture, interfaces and procedures.

3
NTN 5G principles and architecture

  • Satellite systems: services, radio and frequencies.
  • 3GPP pre-5G satellite solutions: backhauling and S-UMTS.
  • NTN 5G network definition and objectives.
  • Services, flying objects and related use cases.
  • Management of delays, Doppler and liaison assessments.
  • Radio aspects: RAN 5G NR NTN architecture and gNB split.
  • The case of transparent or regenerative satellites and the bands used.

4
NTN 5G functions and integration

  • Timing advance, RACH channel and MAC/PHY evolutions.
  • Impacts on RLC, PDCP and SDAP layers.
  • Satellite mobility and conditional handover.
  • Core network architecture and session management.
  • QoS, roaming and legal interception management.
  • Interaction between 5G NTN and 5G terrestrial.
  • NTN 5G NR and NTN NB-IoT optimizations.
  • NTN NB-IoT/LTE-M scenarios: GEO, MEO and LEO.
  • Future prospects (Release 19 onwards).
  • 5G and drones/UAVs: uses and constraints.
  • Alternatives to NTN 5G: Starlink and other initiatives.

5
Review and outlook

  • Summary of 5G terrestrial and NTN contributions.
  • Technical, economic and prospective issues.


Dates and locations
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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 9 Mar., 22 June, 31 Aug., 23 Nov.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 9 Mar., 22 June, 31 Aug., 23 Nov.