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Handbook of Frequency Stability Analysis

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Author(s)

William Riley, David A. Howe

Abstract

This handbook, which can be used as both a tutorial and a reference, describes practical techniques for frequency stability analysis. It covers the definitions of frequency stability, measuring systems and data formats, pre-processing steps, analysis tools and methods, post-processing steps, and reporting suggestions. Examples are included for many of these techniques.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 1065
Report Number
1065
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

Allan variance, flicker noise, frequency, noise, phase, stability, Theo, time, total variance, white noise
Time and frequency

Citation

Riley, W. and Howe, D. (2008), Handbook of Frequency Stability Analysis, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=50505 (Accessed April 1, 2023)

Created June 30, 2008, Updated October 12, 2021