Timing accuracy of the GEO 600 data acquisition system

Kotter, K., Hewitson, M. and Ward, H. (2004) Timing accuracy of the GEO 600 data acquisition system. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 21(5), S493-S500. (doi: 10.1088/0264-9381/21/5/016)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/21/5/016

Abstract

This paper describes the tests done for validating the timing accuracy of the GEO 600 data acquisition system. Correct time stamping of the recorded data is required for a number of search algorithms for gravitational wave signals (coincidence analysis, targeted pulsar searches, etc). Tests on the current system determined the absolute timing offset to be 15.89 mus with a standard deviation of 63 ns. Both offset and jitter were measured against an external reference clock. Additional analysis of data recorded during the S I data taking run was done to validate the timing accuracy during this period.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ward, Professor Henry
Authors: Kotter, K., Hewitson, M., and Ward, H.
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Research Centre:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy > Institute for Gravitational Research
Journal Name:Classical and Quantum Gravity
ISSN:0264-9381
ISSN (Online):1361-6382

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