Time Transfer by Satellite

O.J. Oaks

Abstract:	Time transfer by satellite provides a reasonable means of time dissemination and synchronization for any location which can accommodate a satellite receiver. Several satellite systems have been used to perform time transfer, and commercial receivers are available that provide the link between the user and the satellite. Different methods of time transfer by satellite are described and related to commercially available user equipment. Relative cost and accuracy of the methods are compared and presented. Special emphasis is given to time transfer methods using the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 17th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting December 3 - 5, 1985 DuPont Plaza Hotel Washington, DC
Pages:	77 - 92
Cite this article:	Oaks, O.J., "Time Transfer by Satellite," Proceedings of the 17th Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting, Washington, DC, December 1985, pp. 77-92.
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