LTE positioning methods and how to test on terminal receivers

Overview:
LTE Release 9 adds several new features to LTE, such as evolved MBMS (eMBMS), dual-layer beamforming (transmission mode 8) and positioning support. To support network-based positioning estimation, new reference signals known as positioning reference signals (PRS) have been introduced. This webinar covers the technological background of the different positioning methods supported in LTE in addition to Assisted GPS (A-GPS). This includes observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) based methods such as PRS as well as enhanced cell ID based positioning. The webinar offers insights on new test requirements for LTE-capable terminals and presents related test solutions developed by Rohde & Schwarz.

Attendees will learn:

• Positioning methods supported in LTE in addition to (A-)GPS/GNSS
• Terminal test requirements for LTE positioning
• Rohde & Schwarz test solutions for LTE positioning

Who should attend:

• Engineering and lab managers
• Research and principal engineers
• RF and transceiver design engineers
• Software and protocol development engineers
• Network and systems & test engineers
• Application and support engineers

Pre-requisites:

• Basic understanding of mobile communications standards
• Basic knowledge of LTE 3GPP Release 8 principles

Presenters:
Andreas Roessler, Technology Manager for North America, Rohde & Schwarz
Andreas Roessler is technology manager for North America at Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. with focus on LTE/LTE-Advanced. His responsibilities include strategic marketing and product portfolio development regarding LTE/LTE-Advanced. He joined Rohde & Schwarz in 2008. Prior to this he worked as product manager at Willtek Communications. He has more than 7 years of experience in the mobile industry and in wireless technologies. He graduated from Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany, and holds a master degree in communication engineering.

Meik Kottkamp, Technology Manager, Test & Measurement Division, Rohde & Schwarz
Meik Kottkamp is Technology Manager within the Test & Measurement Division of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. He is responsible for strategic marketing and product portfolio development regarding LTE, LTE-Advanced, HSPA+ and EDGE Evolution. Meik joined Rohde & Schwarz in August 2007. From 1996 - 2007, he worked with Siemens Mobile Communication Networks and Terminals. As standardization manager he was leading a group responsible for the Siemens standardization strategy in 3GPP TSG RAN. Later he was involved in predevelopment projects on broadband technologies Flash OFDM, WiMAX and HSPA+. After creation of NSN in early 2007 he joined LTE product management group. Meik holds a degree of Electrical Engineering from the University of Hannover / Germany.