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TT

TT

2 9.9
A precise time used by astronomers, based on Earth's orbit, to calculate planet positions
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : tiempo dinámico terrestre
  • Now our next step is to consider the system at time TT plus delta T.

Examples

  • Instead we take it over the interval TT plus delta T.

  • Examples of long-period Algols include TT Hydrae, AU Monocerotis, and RZ Ophiuchi.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Frequently, in moderate-obese men, there are 'falsely' low levels of TT with normal FT.

    Academic text (2018)
  • At the LHC's even higher collision energy, tt pairs are produced much more profusely.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Therefore, if you had a time notation of h:m:s tt, the time would read 4:18:12 PM.

    Blog text (31)
  • Table 4 shows the groups' median values of the total time (TT) for test periods 1 and 2 (TP1, TP2).

    Academic text (1990)
  • Astronomers use TT as a standard to calculate the positions of planets in our solar system.

  • To ensure accuracy in celestial navigation, calculations often rely on TT, which accounts for the Earth's motion.

  • When planning satellite launches, engineers must consider TT to align their schedules with planetary movements.

Synonyms

TDT
vsTT
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A steady time based on Earth's motion used by astronomers and to guide spacecraft

is the precise modern standard used especially for planetary position calculations
terrestrial time
vsTT
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A clock system that uses Earth's movement around the Sun and corrects for Earth's irregular motion

is the precise orbital-based reference for planetary position work
terrestrial dynamical time
vsTT
  • Specialized
9.9

A time system based on Earth's orbit used to calculate planet positions

is the defined uniform scale correcting mean solar irregularities
ephemeris time
vsTT
  • Archaic
9.9

Time measured by Earth's orbit, used for exact calculations of planet positions

is the precise standard used now specifically for planetary calculations

Surface Forms

TT singular
TTs plural

Etymology

TT comes from 'Terrestrial Time' and uses the Latin root terra, which means 'earth', together with time. So TT is literally 'Earth time' and is a precise time standard used by astronomers to calculate exact positions of planets and stars.