Title :
Synchronization and relativity
Author :
Winkler, Gernot M R
Author_Institution :
US Naval Obs., Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
