Re: [LEAPSECS] The real problem with leap seconds

From: Rob Seaman <seaman_at_NOAO.EDU>
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 08:13:55 -0700

Hi Ed,

> Poul-Henning Kamp wrote:
>> ....
>> What a weird concept...
>>
>> Why not go the full distance and define a timescale for each
>> particular kind of time-piece:
>>
>> ....
>>
>> and give each of them their own unique way of coping with
>> leapseconds ?
>
>
> Ignoring the ridiculous parody - no, it's not a weird concept.
> Different timescales are useful for different purposes. Get
> used to it.
>
> The question is, where in the range of possible timescales is
> it most useful to put civil time.
>
> Ed.

I was contemplating an answer along the same lines. Yours is much
superior.

Rob
Received on Sat Jan 07 2006 - 07:14:08 PST