Gene Mechtly wrote:
>
> On Fri, 14 Jun 2002, James R. Frysinger wrote:
> >
> > ... they had to first calculate the orbital speed at that
> > altitude (7698.85 m/s). Then they had to calculate the dilation of time
> > by the theory of special relativity ...
>
> Jim,
>
> "Special Relativity" is restricted to motion at *constant relative
> velocity*.
Whatever gave you that impression, Gene? Nevermind, this is not the
forum to get into that.
But it is pertinent that (general theory) relativistic effects have to
be taken into account to compare the atomic clocks in the network
monitored by the BIPM, such as the NIST clocks in Colorado. The SI
brochure mentions this in the notes at the back.
Jim
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