clock discipline

Clock discipline is a method used to synchronize the timing of electronic devices, such as computers or communication systems, with a highly accurate time source like an atomic clock. It adjusts the device’s internal clock to stay in precise alignment, minimizing errors caused by clock drift. By continuously monitoring and correcting the device’s timing based on the reference, clock discipline ensures consistent and reliable synchronization across systems, which is essential for applications that require coordinated timing, such as data transfer, network communication, and scientific measurements.