Time Transfer by Satellite

Abstract

Time transfer by satellite provides a reasonable means of time dissemination and synchronization for any location which can accommodate a satellite receiver. Several satellite systems have been used to perform time transfer, and commercial receivers are available that provide the link between the user and the satellite. Different methods of time transfer by satellite are described and related to commercially available user equipment. Relative cost and accuracy of the methods are compared and presented. Special emphasis is given to time transfer methods using the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA494676

Entities

People

  • O. J. Oaks

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Clocks
  • Doppler Effect
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Stations
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Satellite Constellations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Time Intervals

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites