GPS-UTC Time Synchronization

Abstract

Two automatic algorithms for synchronizing the GPS time standard to the UTC time standard are evaluated. Both algorithms control GPS-UTC offsets to within 10 nanoseconds, reduce operator workloads, and are simple to implement and maintain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA504949

Entities

People

  • A. L. Satin
  • C. H. Mckenzie
  • H. Holtz
  • R. H. Lucas
  • W. A. Feess

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Automatic
  • Clocks
  • Control Systems
  • Covariance
  • Ephemerides
  • Errors
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Masers
  • Measurement
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Steady State
  • Time Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers