As long as there is time, coordinating time with events will be difficult. The level at which things must be synchronized has descended (or ascended) to less than nanoseconds. It is an example of "Finkleman's Principle of Conservation of Consternation." Many alternatives discussed in this group are feasible and reasonable, but none is a permanent solution. There is no permanent solution.
Enough philosophy. A new time scale for "our" purposes is a good idea. But, who would realize and distribute it? What changes would using it entail? I think we are stuck with what we've got, but it should be molded to meet need, not convenience. Dave Finkleman Senior Scientist Center for Space Standards and Innovation Analytical Graphics, Inc. 7150 Campus Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 719-510-8282 or 719-321-4780 Fax: 719-573-9079 Discover CSSI data downloads, technical webinars, publications, and outreach events at www.CenterForSpace.com. _______________________________________________ LEAPSECS mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/leapsecs
