Precise Time and Time Interval, Astrometry and Astrophysics

Abstract

This program develops, implements, and tests, on telescopes and precise time systems, technologies for the determination of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, the motions of the Earth, and precise time in order to provide the astronomical and timing data required by the Navy and other components of the Department of Defense (DoD) for navigation, precise positioning, command, control, and communications, as well as developing sensor systems for surveillance. The primary goal is to improve the accuracy, quantity, timeliness, and reliability of the operational support provided by the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) to DoD in the areas of precise time and time interval, Earth rotation and orientation, and inertial reference frames based on star, planet, and extragalactic source positions. Further technologies will be developed to improve sensor technologies for surveillance, targeting, and navigation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA628798

Entities

People

  • Kenneth J. Johnston

Organizations

  • United States Naval Observatory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astrophysics
  • Charge Coupled Devices
  • Clocks
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Focal Planes
  • Intervals
  • Navigation
  • Observatories
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Reliability
  • Star Position
  • Telescopes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites