Time and frequency transfer by the Master-Slave Returnable Timing System technique - Application to solar power transmissionThe concept of the Master Slave Returnable Timing System (MSRTS) is presented which combines the advantages of the master slave (MS) and the Returnable Timing System (RTS) for time and frequency transfer. The basic idea of MSRTS is to send the time-frequency signal received at a particular node back to the sending node. The delay accumulated by this return signal is used to advance the phase of the master (sending) node thereby canceling the effect of the delay introduced by the path. The method can be used in highly accurate clock distribution systems required in avionics, computer communications, and large retrodirective phased arrays such as the Solar Power Satellite.
Document ID
19800063393
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Lindsey, W. C. (LinCom Corp. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Kantak, A. V. (LinCom Corp. Pasadena, Calif., United States)