DocumentCode
1353477
Title
Synchronization and relativity
Author
Winkler, Gernot M R
Author_Institution
US Naval Obs., Washington, DC, USA
Volume
79
Issue
7
fYear
1991
fDate
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1029
Lastpage
1039
Abstract
The author gives an introduction to the concepts of both special and general relativity-particularly as they apply to time coordination. The use of concepts and formulas of the special and of the general theory of relativity has become a necessity in electronic systems that use high precision timing, especially space systems. The principles involved are reviewed with emphasis on practical applications and operational standards used in timekeeping and remote synchronization
Keywords
general relativity; measurement standards; special relativity; synchronisation; time measurement; general relativity; remote synchronization; space systems; special relativity; standards; time coordination; timekeeping; timing; Coordinate measuring machines; Distance measurement; Electromagnetic propagation; Gravity; Optical propagation; Physics; Strontium; Time measurement; Timing; Velocity measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/5.84980
Filename
84980
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