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A narrow-band transponder on a geostationary satellite can achieve time synchronization with an accuracy of approximately 1μs after calibration, making it a suitable anchor for alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (A-PNT) techniques. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to develop a time transfer channel using a GEO satellite for enhanced positioning and navigation accuracy.

March 1, 2026SensorsOpen Access

Characterization of a Time Transfer Channel Between a Narrow-Band Transponder on a GEO Satellite and a Ground-Based Station

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The aim is to develop a time transfer channel using a GEO satellite for enhanced positioning and navigation accuracy.
Utilized a narrow-band transponder on a GEO satellite for time transfer.
Calibrated the time transfer channel between the ground station and satellite.
Employed diverse models to estimate channel effects and time delays during signal propagation.
Integrated multiple pulses to improve time accuracy measurements.
Achieved a time accuracy of approximately 1μs after channel calibration.
Demonstrated good repeatability through range measurements compared to satellite positions from TLEs.
Validated the QO-100 satellite's suitability as an anchor for the proposed technique.

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FCFerran Valdes CrespiFraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques PCPol Barrull CostaFraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques ASAngel SlavovFraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques

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This research characterizes a time transfer channel for positioning in geostationary satellite systems, indicating potential for improved navigation accuracy.

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Crespi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d856ec16d51705d2f13e https://doi.org/10.3390/s26051515

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This research characterizes a time transfer channel for positioning in geostationary satellite systems, indicating potential for improved navigation accuracy.

Characterization of a Time Transfer Channel Between a Narrow-Band Transponder on a GEO Satellite and a Ground-Based Station

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Characterization of a Time Transfer Channel Between a Narrow-Band Transponder on a GEO Satellite and a Ground-Based Station

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