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The Use of GPS Disciplined Oscillators as Primary Frequency Standards for Calibration and Metrology Laboratories
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Lombardi, Michael A. |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | Abstract:An increasing number of calibration and metrology laboratories now employ a Global Positioning System disciplined oscillator (GPSDO) as their primary standard for frequency. GPSDOs have the advantage of costing much less than cesium standards, and they serve as “self-calibrating” standards that should not require adjustment or calibration. These attributes make them an attractive choice for many laboratories. However, a few of their characteristics can make a GPSDO less suitable than a cesium standard for some applications. This paper explores the use of GPSDOs in calibration laboratories. It discusses how GPSDOs work, how measurement traceability can be established with a GPSDO, and how their performance can vary significantly from model to model. It also discusses possible GPSDO failure modes, and why a calibration laboratory must be able to verify whether or not a GPSDO is working properly. |
| Starting Page | 56 |
| Ending Page | 65 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1080/19315775.2008.11721437 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.a2la.org/guidance/GPS_Oscillators.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.a2la.org/guidance/GPS_Oscillators.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://tf.nist.gov/general/pdf/2297.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://portal.a2la.org/guidance/GPS_Oscillators.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1080/19315775.2008.11721437 |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
