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S-UMTS stands for the Satellite component of the Universal Mobile Telecommunication System. S-UMTS systems will complement the terrestrial UMTS (T-UMTS) and inter-work with other IMT-2000 family members through the UMTS core network. S-UMTS will be used to deliver 3rd generation mobile satellite services (MSS) utilizing either low (LEO) or medium (MEO) earth orbiting, or geostationary (GEO) satellite(s). S-UMTS systems are based on terrestrial 3GPP specifications and will support access to GSM/UMTS core networks.
Due to the differences between terrestrial and satellite channel characteristics, some modifications to the terrestrial UMTS (T-UMTS) standards are necessary. Some specifications are directly applicable, whereas others are applicable with modifications. Similarly, some T-UMTS specifications do not apply, whilst some S-UMTS specifications have no corresponding T-UMTS specification.
First set of ETSI Technical Specs approved (1/2)