Abstract: Systems and methods for performing sidelink (SL) positioning reference signal (PRS) time difference and round-trip time measurements and calculations are provided. A first wireless device transmits a first SL PRS to at least a second and third wireless device. The first wireless device receives a second SL PRS from the second wireless device and a third SL PRS from the third wireless device. The first wireless device can determine a first SL PRS based Rx-Tx measurement as a time difference between reception time of the second SL PRS and transmission time of the first SL PRS; and determine a second SL PRS based Rx-Tx measurement as a time difference between reception time of the third SL PRS and transmission time of the first SL PRS.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. A wireless device configured to communicate with a network node is provided. The wireless device is configured to: request sidelink, SL, resources for positioning signaling, where the request indicates at least a Quality of Service, QoS, requirement associated with the positioning signaling, and where the QoS requirement is indicative of a cause for requesting the SL resources for the positioning signaling. The wireless device is configured to receive an indication of an SL resource allocation, where the SL resource allocation is based at least in part on the QoS requirement associated with the positioning signaling.

Abstract: A wireless device (WD) and method for a WD for selecting a communication interface is provided. The WD supports communication with a network node. The method includes determining a WD positioning information status and a cellular coverage status and determining a WD state based on the determined WD positioning information status and the cellular coverage status. The method further includes transmitting a position information based on the determined WD state and selecting a communication interface based at least in part on the determined WD state. A network node and methods for the network node are also provided.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method (1100) performed by a first wireless device (110) comprises determining (1112) to perform a ranging procedure with respect to a second wireless device (110); transmitting (1118) a reference signal using uplink timing advance, TA, information; and receiving (1120) a ranging report from a location function (110, 160). The ranging report is based at least upon the TA information used for transmitting the reference signal and a measurement of the transmitted reference signal by the second wireless device (110).

Abstract: Systems and methods for relocating network nodes are provided herein. A network node can determine that relocation of at least one access node in the access network is required. An access node, such an IAB node with mobile capabilities, can be selected to be relocated from a first position to a second position. Relocation messages and parameters can be signaled between the network and the access node.

Abstract: There is disclosed a transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling may comprise phase tracking reference signaling and wherein the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS).

Abstract: A method performed in a wireless communication system for positioning a wireless device (140) connected to a respective operator network (110, 120, 160), assisted in part by a vehicle (101, 170, 190), the method comprising receiving a request for the vehicle (101, 170, 190) to approach the wireless device (140) associating the vehicle (101, 170, 190) with the operator network (110, 120, 160) triggering a network positioning procedure involving the wireless device (140) and the operator network (110, 120, 160), where the positioning procedure is at least based on communication of a positioning signal (171, 191) between the vehicle (101, 170, 190) and the wireless device (140), and on communication of respective positioning signals (111, 121) between one or more fixed access points (110, 120, 310) of the operator network and the wireless device (140), and determining a position of the wireless device (140) based on one or more measurements of the positioning signals (111, 121, 171, 191).

Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring groupings of wireless devices and performing positioning and/or ranging between the grouped devices. Several wireless devices can be grouped together according to location, capabilities and/or measurements. A master node can be assigned to perform initiate a sidelink ranging procedure for the group. The master node can transmit ranging request(s) and receive ranging response(s) to calculate a range for one or more wireless devices in the group.

Abstract: A user equipment (10), a network node (20) and a system (600) configured for supporting Quality of Service, QoS, based positioning and methods performed by a user equipment (10), a network node (20) and a system (600) for Quality of Service, QoS, based positioning. A method (600) performed by a user equipment, UE, (10) for providing a positioning based service, the method (600) comprising: obtaining (620) one or more positioning parameters comprising a corresponding positioning quality of service, QoS; and performing (630), based on the positioning QoS derived from the one or more positioning parameters, a positioning based service action.

Abstract: A wireless device (WD) and method for a WD for selecting a communication interface is provided. The WD supports communication with a network node. The method includes determining a WD positioning information status and a cellular coverage status and determining a WD state based on the determined WD positioning information status and the cellular coverage status. The method further includes transmitting a position information based on the determined WD state and selecting a communication interface based at least in part on the determined WD state. A network node and methods for the network node are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for relocating network nodes are provided herein. A network node can determine that relocation of at least one access node in the access network is required. An access node, such an IAB node with mobile capabilities, canbe selected to be relocated from a first position to a second position. Relocation messages and parameters can be signaled between the network and the access node.

Abstract: There is disclosed a transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling may comprise phase tracking reference signaling and wherein the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS).

Abstract: There is disclosed a transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling comprises phase tracking reference signaling, and the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS).

Abstract: There is disclosed a transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling comprises phase tracking reference signaling, and the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS).

Abstract: A transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling comprises phase tracking reference signaling, and the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme, MCS. The disclosure also pertains to related devices and methods.

Abstract: A transmitting node for a Radio Access Network, the transmitting node being adapted for transmitting, based on one or more transmission parameters, of reference signaling, and/or signaling including reference signaling, wherein the reference signaling comprises phase tracking reference signaling, and the one or more transmission parameters comprise a Modulation and Coding Scheme, MCS. The disclosure also pertains to related devices and methods.