Review of time scales
Abstract
The basic time scales are presented: International Atomic Time, Universal Time, and Universal Time (Coordinated). These scales must be maintained in order to satisfy specific requirements. It is shown how they are obtained and made available at a very high level of precision.
- Publication:
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Sixth Ann. Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) Planning Meeting
- Pub Date:
- 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974ptti.nasa...17G
- Keywords:
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- Ephemeris Time;
- Time Measurement;
- Universal Time;
- Atomic Clocks;
- Precision;
- Time Signals;
- Instrumentation and Photography