Citation
Abstract
The DSN has a requirement to maintain knowledge of the frequency offset between DSN stations with 3 X 1071? and time offset within 10 microseconds. It is further anticipated that in the 1987-1990 era the requirement for knowledge of time offset between DSN stations will be less than 10 nanoseconds. JPL is using the Giobal Positioning System (GPS) Space Vehicies, as a development project, to transfer time and frequency over intercontinental distances between stations of the DSN and between the DSN and other agencies. JPL has installed GPS timing receivers at its tracking station near Barstow, California, and at its tracking station near Madrid, Spain. The details of the experiment and the data are reported. There is a discussion of the ultimate capabilities of these techniques for meeting the functional requirements of the DSN.
Details
- Volume
- 42-75
- Published
- November 15, 1983
- Pages
- 98–104
- File Size
- 419.1 KB