Time and Frequency Activities at NIST

Abstract

The mission, organization, and activities of the Time and Frequency Division of the National Institue of Standards and Technology are described. Topics covered include frequency standards, time scales, time transfer, optical frequency standards, spectral-purity measurements, synchronization for telecommunications, and time and frequency broadcast services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA514772

Entities

People

  • D. B. Sullivan
  • J Levine

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Communication Systems
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Line Of Sight
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • North America
  • Optical Communications
  • Radar
  • Standards
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.