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Time Distribution

Time and Frequency Distribution

NIST distributes time and frequency signals referenced to the standard, the UTC(NIST) time scale, via a variety of communication mediums, including terrestrial radio signals, satellite radio signals, optical fibers, telephone networks, and the Internet. New methods of distributing accurate frequency and time are continuously under development.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Created October 7, 2020, Updated May 22, 2023