GPS Application to Time Transfer and Dissemination |
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Authors: | R L Beard J D White |
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Institution: | (1) U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave SW, Washington, D. C. 20375, US |
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Abstract: | The Global Positioning System (GPS), in addition to providing precise navigation and positioning information, produces precise
time and frequency measurements. These measurements result from the atomic clocks in the GPS satellites, which are closely
coupled to Universal Coordinated Time as maintained by the U. S. Naval Observatory UTC(USNO)]. The application of these measurements
to timekeeping and other systems requiring precise time and frequency is distinct from the navigation/positioning mission.
This article will describe the differences in application of GPS to time and frequency uses. These uses will be described
in the major areas of timekeeping; stationary uses, such as communications networking; and mobile use for aircraft and shipboard
applications. The major considerations in application and operation with precise and less-capable oscilators will be described.
Examples and data will be presented to illustrate the applications. ? 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
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