Atomic clocks have always been a vital component of navigation and communication systems, especially for military ships that rely on radio systems and GPS. However, the current atomic clocks used on ships are not as accurate as those found in research laboratories. This is where Vector Atomic comes in.
Vector Atomic, an American manufacturer of navigation and communications equipment, has developed an incredibly accurate and durable atomic clock that is 1,000 times more accurate than most clocks found on ships today. The new clock was developed through years of research and development by a team of physicists and engineers at Vector Atomic.
The clock uses vibrating iodine molecules to measure time with high precision. It is small and lightweight, weighing just 26kg and the size of three shoeboxes. The research team claims that it is highly accurate and can be easily used on most ships. During testing with the New Zealand navy aboard HMNZS Aotearoa, the clock maintained an impressive level of accuracy, with a cumulative time error of only about 300 picoseconds per day.
Vector Atomic is now working to further develop the clock with the goal of making it small enough to be utilized on navigation satellites. The potential applications for this highly accurate atomic clock are vast and could greatly improve navigation systems across various industries such as aviation, shipping, telecommunications, etc.
As technology on ships becomes more advanced, precise timing becomes increasingly important for navigation systems to function correctly. Even a small error in time can lead to significant positioning errors which could have catastrophic consequences for military ships or commercial vessels alike.
With this new atomic clock model from Vector Atomic, we can expect more accurate timekeeping in ship navigation systems which will result in improved safety and efficiency in marine operations worldwide.
