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Research on Airborne Time and Frequency Synchronization Technologies for Aircraft

Jiaming Xiong, Jun Xu, Daopeng Dong, Peibin Wang
Frontiers in Science and Engineering, (2026), Vol.6, No.5, pp.21-36
Published: May 19, 2026
DOI: 10.54691/vn8jfm69
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Abstract

This paper systematically investigates airborne time and frequency synchronization technologies, overall system architectures and major technical challenges under complex and harsh aerospace environments. It analyzes feasible synchronization methods including satellite timing and two-way time comparison, presents two typical system architectures, elaborates on core critical technologies, discusses future development trends, and verifies the synchronization precision and operational reliability of relevant equipment, providing solid technical support for stable operation of avionic systems and efficient implementation of cooperative combat missions.

Keywords: Airborne time and frequency synchronization, Avionic systems, High-precision time synchronization, Satellite-based time synchronization, IRIG-B code,Low phase-noise crystal oscillator, Rubidium atomic clock, Radar networking, Passive localization, Anti-vibration.
APA Citation: Jiaming Xiong, Jun Xu, Daopeng Dong, Peibin Wang (2026). Research on Airborne Time and Frequency Synchronization Technologies for Aircraft. Frontiers in Science and Engineering, 6(5), 21-36. https://doi.org/10.54691/vn8jfm69

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