Metrology Development Program 2009 - Maintaining National Time and Frequency Standard

Sponsor: Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing

Principal investigator: Alexander Kuna, Ph.D.

Members: Blanka Čemusová, MSc.; Petr Pánek, Ph.D.; Ludvík Šojdr, Ph.D.

From: 2009-01-01

To: 2009-12-31

1. Approximation of TAI second and generation of the National Time Scale, UTC(TP).
2. Near-real-time evaluation of UTC(TP) through GPS common views with selected UTC(k).
3. Comparisons of four cesium clocks contributing to TAI.
4. Continuous evaluation of time transfer links to/from IPE (fiber optic links, GPS).
5. Periodic calibration of IPE’s frequency-stability measurement systems.
6. Dissemination of UTC(TP) via IPE’s time server.
7. Calibrations of precision frequency sources and disciplined clocks.
8. Expertise and consultations for time/ frequency calibration services, industries and general public.
9. Representation of the Czech Republic in EURAMET