Title :
GPS, atomic clocks and relativity
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Int., Seal Beach, CA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Discusses position determination of the user, atomic clocks in satellites, special relativity, Lorentz transformation, length contraction, time dilation, Doppler effect, and aging of the Navstar clocks.<>
Keywords :
atomic clocks; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; special relativity; Doppler effect; Lorentz transformation; Navstar clocks; aging; atomic clocks; length contraction; position determination; satellites; special relativity; time dilation; Antenna arrays; Atomic clocks; Costs; Earth; Global Positioning System; Microstrip antennas; Receiving antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Spread spectrum communication;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
