WSMC Approach for Using GPS to Synchronize Remote Site Timing

Abstract

The Western Space and Missile Center (WSMC) plans to precisely synchronize timing at remote tracking sites using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment being developed for the Tri-Service GFS Range Applications Program. The proposed GPS timing systems will provide automated, autonomous, and continuous monitoring of site timing performance and improve WSMC metric support capabilities for ballistic missile and space system test programs on the Western Test Range (WTR). By eliminating the need for portable atomic clocks and allowing replacement of site cesiums with less expensive standards, the proposed timing systems should reduce the cost of timekeeping on the WTR. Initial field demonstration tests are planned in early 1988 at the uprange and midrange tracking sites . This paper discusses the system design, operation, test demonstration plans and schedule.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA497939

Entities

People

  • John B. Mcconnell
  • Robert L. Baker

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atomic Clocks
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Clocks
  • Demonstrations
  • Elevation
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Operations
  • Intervals
  • Measurement
  • Space Systems
  • Standards
  • Time Intervals

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space