Time and frequency users' manual

by Institute for Basic Standards (U.S.). Time and Frequency Division

1977

This manual has been written for the person who needs information on making time and frequency measurements. It has been written at a level that will satisfy those with a casual interest as well as laboratory engineers and technicians who use time and frequency every day. It gives a brief history of time and frequency, discusses the roles of the National Bureau of Standards and the U.S. Naval Observatory, and explains how time and frequency are internationally coordinated. It also explains what time and frequency services are available and how to use them. It discusses the accuracy that can be achieved using the different services as well as the pros and cons of using various calibration methods.