Citation
Abstract
A 100-MHz reference frequency from a hydrogen maser frequency standard has been transmitted via optical fiber over a 14-km distance with a measured stability of 1.5 X 10-15 for 1000: seconds averaging time. This capability was demonstrated in a frequency distribution experiment performed in April, 1986. The reference frequency was transmitted over a single-mode fiber-optic link from Deep Space Station (DSS) 13 to DSS 12 and back to DSS 13. This article will discuss the background leading up to the experiemnt and the significance of stable reference frequency distribution in the Deep Space Network (DSN). It will also describe the experiment, including the fiber-optic link, the measurement method and equipment, and finally the results of the experiment.
Details
- Volume
- 42-87
- Published
- November 15, 1986
- Pages
- 1–9
- File Size
- 603.3 KB