DocumentCode
2658007
Title
Analytical tools for clocks in space
Author
Francis, Scott ; Stein, Samuel ; Celano, Thomas ; Warriner, Jeremy ; Leitner, Jesse ; Moreau, Michael ; Burns, Richard ; Nelson, Robert A. ; Gifford, Al
Author_Institution
Zeta Associates, Fairfax, VA, USA
fYear
2003
fDate
4-8 May 2003
Firstpage
312
Lastpage
316
Abstract
This paper summarizes the development of mathematical simulators for precise time transfer and the underlying theoretical principles. Experimental tests with atomic clocks flown on aircraft and potential applications to future space missions are described.
Keywords
Global Positioning System; aerospace instrumentation; atomic clocks; relativity; time measurement; aircraft; analytical tools; atomic clocks; mathematical simulators; potential applications; space missions; time transfer; Aircraft; Atomic clocks; Global Positioning System; Hydrogen; Laboratories; Masers; NASA; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International
ISSN
1075-6787
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7688-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FREQ.2003.1275108
Filename
1275108
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