Leap Second Testing Made Easy

Spectracom’s GNSSGlobal navigation satellite system (GNSS): A general term describing any satellite constellation that provides positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services on a global or regional basis. See also constellation simulators can easily simulate a leap second event such December 31, 2016. A typical test can take as little as 30 to 35 minutes to set up and run. A sample leap second scenario is available for download. This application note provides background on the leap second event and describes leap second testing with the Spectracom simulator.