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International two-way satellite time transfers using INTELSAT space segment and small Earth stationsThe satellite operated by the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT) provides new and unique capabilities for the coordinates of international time scales on a world wide basis using the two-way technique. A network of coordinated clocks using small earth stations collocated with the scales is possible. Antennas as small as 1.8 m at K-band and 3 m at C-band transmitting powers of less than 1 W will provide signals with time jitters of less than 1 ns existing spread spectrum modems. One way time broadcasting is also possible, under the INTELSAT INTELNET system, possibly using existing international data distribution (press and financial) systems that are already operating spread spectrum systems. The technical details of the satellite and requirements on satellite earth stations are given. The resources required for a regular operational international time transfer service are analyzed with respect to the existing international digital service offerings of the INTELSAT Business Service (IBS) and INTELNET. Coverage areas, typical link budgets, and a summary of previous domestic and international work using this technique are provided. Administrative procedures for gaining access to the space segment are outlined. Contact information for local INTELSAT signatories is listed.
Document ID
19910016477
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Veenstra, Lester B.
(International Telecommunications Satellite Organization Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: JPL, The 22nd Annual Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Applications and Planning Meeting
Subject Category
Physics (General)
Accession Number
91N25791
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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