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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium and PDA Exhibition Jointly with the 17th European Frequency and Time Forum, 2003. Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7688-9
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.2003.1275108
