A Derivation of the Dick Effect from Control-Loop Models for Periodically Interrogated Passive Frequency Standards
Abstract
The phase of a frequency standard that uses periodic interrogation and control of a local oscillator (LO) is degraded by a long-term random-- component induced down-conversion of LO noise into the loop passband. The Dick formula for the noise level of this degradation can be derived from explicit solutions of two LO control-loop models. A summary of the derivations is given here.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA509517
Entities
People
- Charles A. Greenhall
Organizations
- California Institute of Technology