GNSS can be used to provide both timing and synchronisation. On the timing side, GNSS provides direct and accurate access to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). On the other hand, synchronisation between receivers at different locations can be established and maintained using GNSS reference time. As a result of these uses, many Telecom and Energy networks now rely on GNSS for synchronization operations, while financial institutions use GNSS to timestamp transactions.
Timing & Synchronisation (T&S)
Timing & Synchronisation (T&S) in Action
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26 April 2022The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a planned call to develop the European GNSS Service Demonstrator (ESD) providing a centralised platform for the demonstration of new and enhanced end-to-end European Global Navigation Satellite...
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12 April 2022A new electric bike sharing programme in the Barcelona metropolitan area will use Galileo’s highly accurate positioning and timing information.
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04 April 2022Having received 50 proposals, the first Horizon Europe call is set to turn space technologies like Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus into innovative applications and solutions.
Fast Facts
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40%
40%
Almost 40% of new T&S receivers are equipped with Galileo
Timing & Synchronisation (T&S)
93%
93%
Telecommunications represents around 93% of the overall GNSS devices in 2020
Timing & Synchronisation (T&S)
4,4
4,4
million GNSS receivers is the installed base in Telecom, Energy and Finance, forecasted for 2025
Timing & Synchronisation (T&S)