Title :
Time and frequency distribution improvement in Calern/Geoazur laboratory for T2L2 campaigns
Author :
Laas-Bourez, Myrtille ; Samain, Etienne ; Courde, Clement ; Oneto, J.-L. ; Exertier, Pierre ; Rovera, Daniele ; Abgrall, M. ; Fridelance, P. ; Guillemot, Philippe
Author_Institution :
Obs. de la Cote d´Azur, Univ. de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, Valbonne, France
Abstract :
The Time Transfer by Laser Link (T2L2)[1) experiment aim to synchronise remote ultra stable clocks over large-scaled distances using two laser ranging stations. T2L2 ultimate time transfer capability can only be demonstrate with a picosecond range ground mastering. We focus this year in knowledge and equipment improvement to perform a T2L2 time transfer with accuracy and stability of a few picoseconds. A deep analysis of signals stability has been carried out this year in the time and frequency laboratory in Plateau de Calern. The aim was to better understand the limits and hardware configuration and to enhance time and frequency distribution for T2L2 experiment. We showed phase noise and stability problem on our H-maser distribution. Final measures were conducted in October in collaboration with SYRTE. Then a complete equipment reorganisation was done. This paper focus on the time and frequency laboratory characterization before and after the reorganisation. We introduce our new equipments and present our new H-maser time scale and discuss the performances obtained.
Keywords :
frequency measurement; laser ranging; masers; time measurement; Calern/Geoazur laboratory; H-maser distribution; SYRTE; T2L2 campaigns; frequency distribution; large-scaled distances; laser ranging stations; phase noise; remote ultra stable clocks; stability problem; time distribution; time transfer by laser link experiment; Joints; Atomic tìnte; T2L2; time and frequency distribution;
Conference_Titel :
European Frequency and Time Forum & International Frequency Control Symposium (EFTF/IFC), 2013 Joint
Conference_Location :
Prague
DOI :
10.1109/EFTF-IFC.2013.6702068