Citation
Abstract
A prototype of a semi-real-time system for synchronizing the DSN station clocks by radio interferometry was successfully demonstrated on August 30, 1972. Synchronization accuracies as good as 100 ns rms were achieved between DSS 11 and DSS 12, both at Goldstone. The accuracy can be improved by increasing the system bandwidth until the fundamental limitations due to baseline and source position uncertainties and atmospheric effects are reached. These limitations are about 10 ns for transcontinental baselines.
Details
- Volume
- XII
- Published
- December 15, 1972
- Pages
- 149–160
- File Size
- 1.0 MB