The WSMR Timing System: Toward New Horizons

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Abstract:

In 1991, White Sands Missile Range WSMR initiated a modernization program for its Range Timing System. The main focus of this modernization program was to develop a system that was highly accurate, easy to maintain, and portable. The logical decision at the time was to develop a system based solely on Global Positioning System GPS technology. Since that time, WSMR has changed its philosophy on how GPS would be utilized for the Timing System. This paper will describe WSMRs initial modernization plans for its Range Timing System and how certain events have led to a modification of these plans.

Author(s):
Gilbert, William A. ; Stimets, Bob
Author Organization(s):
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Applications and Planning Meeting (27th) held in San Diego, CA on 29 November-1 December 1995. Published in the Proceedings of the Annual Precise Time and Time Interval Applications and Planning Meeting, p433-438, 1995.
Pagination:
0006

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
WSMR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, RADIO BROADCASTING, TIMING DEVICES, VERY HIGH FREQUENCY, DECISION MAKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
*TIMING SYSTEMS, *VHF BROADCAST, WSMR(WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE)
Report Date:
1995 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2010 May 05