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Geopotential determination based on a direct clock comparison using two-way satellite time and frequency transfer
- Source :
- Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 21-31 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Springer, 2019.
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Abstract
- According to Einstein’s general relativity theory, a precise (atomic) clock runs faster at a position with higher gravitational potential than a clock at a position with lower potential. Here, we provide a direct clock comparison using a fixed hydrogen clock and a portable hydrogen clock for geopotential determination based on the two-way satellite time and frequency transfer (TWSTFT) technique. After synchronizing the two hydrogen clocks at positions at the same height, the clocks were compared for a height difference of 22 m over a period of 14 days using the TWSTFT technique. Interpretation of the observed time elapse implies a height difference of 175 m +/- 59 m, which matches the frequency stability of our instruments. This study and relevant experiments provide a way of determining the geopotential using ultra-high precise clocks based on the TWSTFT technique in the near future.
- Subjects :
- Geology
QE1-996.5
Geophysics. Cosmic physics
QC801-809
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10170839 and 23117680
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.fc14513438474707a8691316315faf75
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3319/TAO.2018.07.09.02