RIRT activity in clock synchronization area by means of meteor bursts radio link

Summary form only given. Presented is a short history of development of the technique of clock synchronization using meteor bursts channel in Russia. Features of the meteoric channel are considered and evaluation of clock synchronization limited accuracy is given. First results are presented and equipment developed is described. This equipment ensures accuracy of clock synchronization at a level ~200 ns on distance up to 1800 km. In the early nineties second generation equipment with an error of ~15 ns was developed. Prospects a considered for the use of meteoric complexes in a LW PPRNS “Chayka” (Loran-C) system for synchronization of secondary stations and transfer of the service information, and as redundant means for metrological support and contol of functioning synchronization system of “GLONASS”