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Sidelink Positioning Reference Signal

  1. Sequence Generation: SL PRS sequence is generated using Gold sequence based on slot number, symbol number, and a parameter, with initialization based on DL PRS.
  2. Multiplexing: Comb-based multiplexing is supported for dedicated resource pools, while TDM-based multiplexing is not supported for shared resource pools.
  3. Comb Sizes: Supported comb sizes include 2, 4, and 6 for dedicated resource pools, and comb size 1 for shared resource pools. Comb sizes greater than 12 are not supported.
  4. Patterns: Fully staggered patterns with (M, N) = (6, 6) are supported for dedicated resource pools, while partially staggered patterns are supported for specific (M, N) pairs without repetition in a slot.
  5. Power Control: Open-loop power control can use DL pathloss, SL pathloss, or both, with SL pathloss reference options including SL PRS or PSCCH DMRS.
  6. Resource Definition: SL PRS resource refers to a time-frequency resource within a slot of a dedicated SL PRS resource pool, characterized by resource ID, comb offset, starting symbol, number of symbols, and frequency domain allocation.
  7. Bandwidth Alignment: SL PRS bandwidth in a dedicated SL PRS resource pool matches the resource pool bandwidth in RBs.
  8. Transmission Rules: SL PRS and associated PSCCH must be in the same slot.

Measurements and Reporting for SL Positioning

  1. Measurement Types: Support SL-based RSTD, Rx-Tx time difference, RTOA, AoA, and RSRPP measurements for the first path and optionally additional paths.
  2. Definitions: SL RTOA is defined relative to SFN0 or DFN0 based on synchronization source; SL AoA is defined in global and local coordinate systems; SL RSTD is the relative timing difference between two UEs.
  3. Reporting: Higher-layer signaling supports sidelink positioning measurement report and report triggering, with anchor UE location information provided to LMF or UE.
  4. Assistance Information: Anchor UE location and quality information, along with LOS/NLOS indicators, are included in reports.
  5. Timestamp Information: Timestamp includes SFN and slot number, with optional synchronization reference source indication.
  6. Multiple ARP-IDs: SL PRS Rx UE can report measurements for multiple Rx ARP-IDs for the same or different resources from the same Tx UE in a single report.

Resource Allocation for SL Positioning Reference Signal

  1. Schemes: UEs can perform Scheme 1 (network-centric) or Scheme 2 (UE autonomous), applicable to all resource pools, with sensing-based or random selection allowed in Scheme 2.
  2. Dedicated Resource Pools: Slot determination follows legacy SL communication pools, with channels under discussion (e.g., PSFCH).
  3. Triggering: SL PRS transmission triggering is supported via higher layers or lower-layer signaling (e.g., SCI or SL MAC-CE).
  4. Periodic and Non-Periodic Reservations: SL PRS transmissions with and without periodic reservations are supported.
  5. Congestion Control: SL PRS delay budget replaces packet delay budget in resource selection for dedicated SL PRS resource pools.

NR DL and UL Carrier Phase Positioning

  1. Measurements: Introduce DL carrier phase (CP), DL carrier phase difference (CPD), and UL carrier phase (CP) measurements.
  2. Definitions: NR DL RSCP and NR UL RSCP are defined as the phase of the channel response at the i-th path delay derived from DL PRS and UL SRS signals, respectively.
  3. Reporting: Support reporting carrier phase measurements together with legacy positioning measurements (e.g., RSTD, RTOA).
  4. Enhancements: Support integer ambiguity resolution methods and reporting carrier phase measurements across multiple frequencies or subcarriers.

Low Power High Accuracy Positioning (LPHAP)

  1. SRS Configuration: SRS positioning validity area consists of cells configured in the same band and carrier, with common parameters across cells.
  2. Timing and Spatial Relation: UL timing options include maintaining TA from the last serving cell, autonomous adjustment, or maintaining multiple TA values.
  3. Power Control: Pathloss RS can be absent or provided in the configuration, with UE behavior for invalid pathloss RS under study.
  4. Periodicity: Introduced 20480ms periodicity for positioning SRS in RRC_INACTIVE state.

Bandwidth Aggregation for Positioning Measurements

  1. PRS Aggregation: PRS bandwidth aggregation across PFLs requires alignment in numerology, comb size, and phase continuity, with joint measurement and reporting supported.
  2. SRS Aggregation: SRS bandwidth aggregation across carriers requires alignment in spatial relation, comb size, and phase continuity, with joint measurement and reporting supported.
  3. Enhancements: Support periodic and semi-persistent positioning SRS for bandwidth aggregation, with power control enhancements under study.

Positioning for RedCap UEs

  1. Frequency Hopping: Support Rx frequency hopping for DL PRS with measurement gaps and UL SRS Tx hopping.
  2. Scope: Positioning enhancements for RedCap UEs include FR1 and FR2.
  3. SRS Configuration: Support SRS for positioning frequency hopping using a configuration separate from existing BWP configurations.

General Agreements

  1. SL CA Support: SL PRS transmission/reception in a band configured with SL CA is supported with new UE capabilities.
  2. SCI Format Handling: Clarifications added for SCI format handling in sidelink resource allocation.
  3. Reporting Granularity: Expanded granularity factor values for timing measurements to include {-3, -4, -5, -6}.
  4. MAC Agreements: No new RRC parameter is needed for minimum time gap between SL PRS and PSFCH reception.