Two new reports are part of NIST's response to Executive Order 13905.

View as a Web Page NIST Recommends Steps to Boost Resilience of U.S. Timekeeping The nation should bolster research and development of systems that distribute accurate time via fiber-optic cable and radio as part of the effort to back up GPS and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure that depends on it, according to a new report by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Many aspects of the U.S. economy and quality of life depend on accurate time, as detailed in a second, companion report. Time is a crucial underpinning of telecommunications networks, for example, as well as the power grid and stock markets, among other users. Read More LEARN MORE What Is PNT? Do you know what PNT stands for? There are billions of devices around the world that rely on these services, and our economy depends on them. Learn how they affect you in this explainer video. Watch Now

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