Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center (AGMC) Inertial Navigation/Calibration/Precise Time and Frequency Capabilities

Abstract

The Aerospace Guidance and Metrology Center was conceived in 1959 to be the US Air Force Inertial Navigation and Metrology Center. This paper will show the mission capabilities of the Inertial Navigation Maintenance Center and the Air Force Measurement and Standards Laboratory. Highlighted will be the precise time and frequency program developed by AGMC to support Air Force precise time and frequency requirements worldwide. A description of the past, present, and future precise time and frequency activities will be presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA493843

Entities

People

  • James F. Barnaba
  • Larry M. Galloway

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Calibration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Clocks
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Loran
  • Measurement
  • Military Personnel
  • Navigation
  • New Jersey
  • Plasma Opening Switches
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space