Title :
European two-way satellite time transfer experiments using the Intelsat (VA-F13) satellite at 307/spl deg/E
Author :
Davis, J.A. ; Pearce, P.R. ; Kirchner, D. ; Ressler, H. ; Hetzel, P. ; Soering, A. ; De Jong, G. ; Baumont, F. ; Veenstra, L.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Phys. Lab., Teddington, UK
fDate :
June 27 1994-July 1 1994
Abstract :
A Two Way Satellite Time and Frequency Transfer (TWSTFT) experiment performed between six European laboratories is reported. The characteristics of the time transfers undertaken between each pair of laboratory earth stations has been determined. Multiple time transfer and ranging experiments were performed to determine both systematic errors and delay instabilities in the TWSTFT system.<>
Keywords :
calibration; frequency measurement; measurement errors; measurement standards; satellite relay systems; time measurement; European laboratories; European two-way satellite; Intelsat VA-F13 satellite; delay instabilities; laboratory earth stations; multiple time transfer; ranging experiments; systematic errors; time transfer experiments; Delay effects; Europe; Frequency; Laboratories; North America; Performance evaluation; Satellite ground stations; Space technology; Testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 1994. Digest., 1994 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boulder, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1984-2
DOI :
10.1109/CPEM.1994.333317
