The basic features
The link to the UTC scale, operated by UFE AV ČR, is ensured by optical transmission, and by an independent comparison by means of GPS receiver.
The service provides accurate time (in UTC scale) and serves for the synchronization of computer clock. CESNET runs several primary NTP servers (Stratum-1) whose time is synchronized with rubidium clock.
The link to the UTC scale, operated by UFE AV ČR, is ensured by optical transmission, and by an independent comparison by means of GPS receiver.
The service is primarily aimed at members and other entities running own NTP servers at a lower level, or those with no time servers. At present, the service is operated as open.
The service is available to the public free of charge.