The Fundamentals of Timing and Synchronization for Digital Communication Networks.

Abstract

The telecommunications industry is evolving toward integrated end-to-end digital communications networks. To keep pace with this evolution the telecommunications professional must have a current understanding of digital communications technology. Fundamental to this understanding is the knowledge of timing and synchronization (T&S) for digital communications networks. This assemblage of studies is presented as a reference. It reviews the fundamentals of carrier, bit, and character synchronization. The concept of time as the basic unit for T&S is developed. Time scales, clocks, and frequency sources used in timing systems are discussed. TIme and frequency distribution services are described, including LORAN-C and NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). An explanation of time division multiplexing (TDM) and line codes is given. Network synchronization techniques are examined and classified. (Thesis).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176721

Entities

People

  • Richard T. Maloney
  • Robert N. Lorentsen

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Networks
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Techniques
  • Digital Communications
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Loran
  • Multiplexing
  • Networks
  • Time Division Multiplexing

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space