British American satellite time transfer experiment
Abstract
The use of the Timation satellite for navigation purposes is discussed. The advantages of the satellite for navigation and time transfer are defined as: (1) well-known position, (2) line-of-sight signal which allows use of ultrahigh frequency signals, (3) worldwide coverage, and (4) celestial navigation solution similar to the conventional celestial navigation practices. A diagram of range measurement by phase measure is provided. The application of an intercept chart for determining position using the navigation satellite is demonstrated. The results of a ground based time transfer experiment are reported.
- Publication:
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4th Precise Time and Time Interval Planning Meeting
- Pub Date:
- November 1972
- Bibcode:
- 1972ptti.nasa...14E
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Satellite Configurations;
- Satellite Navigation Systems;
- Time Discrimination;
- Time Signals;
- Celestial Navigation;
- Frequency Standards;
- Navigation Aids;
- Research Projects;
- Instrumentation and Photography