Loran-C Timing Calibration of Caribou, ME

Abstract

Results of timing calibrations made during the summer of 1986 on the Caribou, ME. LORAN-C transmitter with a mobile vehicle equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS and LORAN-C receivers are presented. At 0000 July 24, 1986, UTC(USNO MC) - LORAN (Caribou, 9960) = -3.01 microseconds +/- 0.10 microseconds, and UTC(USNO MC) - LORAN(Caribou, 5930) = 5.07 microseconds +/- 0.10 microseconds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA503625

Entities

People

  • C. F. Lukac
  • G. H. Luther
  • L. G. Charron
  • R. E. Keating

Organizations

  • United States Naval Observatory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Calibration
  • Clocks
  • Computer Programs
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Intervals
  • Loran
  • Measurement
  • Microsecond Time
  • Navigational Aids
  • Navigational Equipment
  • Near Field
  • Observatories
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Repetition Rate
  • Time Intervals
  • Whip Antennas

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Space