Remote Synchronization Method for the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System: study of a novel satellite timekeeping system which does not require on-board atomic clocks

Fabrizio Tappero

ISBN 10: 3639160045 / ISBN 13: 9783639160048

Published by VDM Verlag 2009-05-24, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Remote Synchronization Method for the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System: study of a novel satellite timekeeping system which does not require on-board atomic clocks
• Publisher: VDM Verlag 2009-05-24
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639160045
• ISBN 13: 9783639160048
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book presents a novel satellite timekeeping system which does not require on-board atomic clocks as used by existing navigation satellite systems such as GPS, GLONASS or the GALILEO system. This concept is differentiated by the employment of a synchronization framework combined with lightweight steerable on-board clocks which act as transponders re-broadcasting the precise time remotely provided by the time synchronization network located on the ground. This allows the system to operate optimally when satellites are in direct contact with the ground station, making it suitable for a system like the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, QZSS. Low satellite mass and low satellite manufacturing and launch cost are significant advantages of this novel system. Two possible implementations of the time synchronization network for QZSS are presented. Additionally, the problem of satellite communication interruption is analysed and a solution is presented. Finally a positioning and timing quality analysis, aimed to provide understanding of the actual timing quality requirements for QZSS, is presented.

About the Author

Dr. Tappero holds a MS in electrical engineering and a PhD in engineering from UNSW, Australia. Dr. Tappero worked at the Space Technology Group of AIST in Tsukuba, Japan on a novel timekeeping system for the QZSS. Presently, Dr. Tappero works as researcher at EPFL, Switzerland on GNSS synchronization algorithms and indoor positioning systems.