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Precise time transfer using MKIII VLBI technologyIt is well known that Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) is capable of precise time synchronization at subnanosecond levels. This paper deals with a demonstration of clock synchronization using the MKIII VBLI system. The results are compared with clock synchronization by traveling cesium clocks and GPS. The comparison agrees within the errors of the portable clocks (+ 5 ns) and GPS(+ or - 30 ns) systems. The MKIII technology appears to be capable of clock synchronization at subnanosecond levels and appears to be very good benchmark system against which future time synchronization systems can be evaluated.
Document ID
19850019998
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Johnston, K. J.
(NRL Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Buisson, J. A.
(NRL)
Lister, M. J.
(NRL)
Oaks, O. J.
(NRL)
Spencer, J. H.
(NRL)
Waltman, W. B.
(NRL)
Elgered, G.
(Onsala Space Observatory)
Lundqvist, G.
(Onsala Space Observatory)
Rogers, A. E. E.
(Haystack Observatory)
Clark, T. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 2, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NRL Proc. of the 15th Ann. Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Appl. and Planning Meeting
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
85N28310
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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