Title :
SYNC3: a modern approach to Omega synchronization
Author :
Covino, Joseph ; Noseworthy, Gary ; Casswell, Rebecca
Author_Institution :
SYNETICS Corp., Wakefield, MA, USA
Abstract :
The paper describes the latest evolution of SYNC, the computer program which is used to maintain the Omega system synchronization. The authors present a brief history of SYNC, its strengths and weaknesses, and the development of a new SYNC. The new program, SYNC3, is an enhanced version of its predecessor maintaining much of the original functionality, but exploiting advances in computer technology, software engineering and developments in analysis of Omega data. The prototype SYNC3 software is described, including introduction of an integrated database and data preprocessor, and an enhanced numerical implementation of the Kalman filter. Test results are also presented
Keywords :
Kalman filters; filtering and prediction theory; radionavigation; synchronisation; telecommunications computing; Kalman filter; Omega synchronization; SYNC; SYNC3; computer program; data preprocessor; integrated database; prototype software; test result; Degradation; Drives; Frequency synchronization; Global Positioning System; History; Meteorological radar; Phase measurement; Radio navigation; Radio transmitters; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Position Location and Navigation Symposium, 1994., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1435-2
DOI :
10.1109/PLANS.1994.303392
