Rob Seaman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Tony Finch wrote:
>
> > GMT hasn't been maintained for decades.
>
> Which seems a pretty good argument for UTC to remain defined as and be
> maintained as a type of Universal Time. That is, for the general
> concept of UT not to be allowed to become ambiguous.
I don't see how. GMT was just a realization of UT2 (ish). The USNO no
longer broadcasts its realization of UT2 either. What this has to do with
the definitions of technical terms I have no idea.
> How does one refer to TCFKAUT ("The Concept Formerly Known As Universal
> Time") after "UTC" is redefined and "GMT" has fallen into disuse?
"Universal Time", duh.
> Remember, UT1 is only known retroactively.
The IERS publishes predictions for UT1 so you can sync a clock to a quite
accurate version of it if you want. No need to rely on nonexistent
broadcasts from a defunct observatory.
Tony.
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rough in German Bight later. Rain for a time. Moderate or good.
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