[LEAPSECS] Leap seconds, precision time, and technical progress

[Finkleman, Dave]

This old newcomer learns much from these exchanges.  I offer the
following observation.

Technology advances to exploit our ability to realize and measure time
precisely increases.  Use of spectrum with frequency, time, and code
division multiplexing is an example.  I realize that the time scale of
such applications need not have a uniform epoch in the distant past or
be tied to astronomical phenomena.  Perhaps you can think of better
examples that do.

Therefore, it is broadly important that precise time accrual be
synchronized and coordinated.  Astronomical phenomena are the most
fundamental vehicles for synchronization.  They belong to no one.  No
one can control them.  

A thought during an introspective interlude.  

Dave Finkleman
Senior Scientist
Center for Space Standards and Innovation
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