A Timing Accuracy Assessment System Prototype for Multiple NTP Servers |
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| Deepak Sharma, Divya Singh Yadav, Preeti Kandpal, Bharath Vattikonda, Ashish Agarwal |
- Abstract:
- Time synchronization is a critical aspect of modern IT systems. The Network Time Protocol (NTP) plays a crucial role in maintaining consistent and accurate time across digital infrastructure worldwide. NTP is aligned with digital metrology vision, enabling precise timekeeping through the remote correction of clocks. National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) around the world, the custodians of national time standards, play a pivotal role in disseminating accurate time information through NTP services. Multiple NTP servers are generally considered for redundancy and load distribution. To maintain this ecosystem, it is crucial to ensure the timing accuracy and reliability of all the NTP servers. This work presents a system prototype for ensuring timing accuracy of multiple NTP severs. The prototype has been developed considering self-developed Python program for collecting and processing NTP data along with a Grafana based visualization dashboard for timing accuracy assessment. The system may be useful in detecting and isolating faulty NTP servers. The system may be enhanced with Machine Learning based early anomaly detection and alerting mechanisms. The work may be useful for developing application specific customized dashboards for different metrological systems.
- Download:
- IMEKO-TC6-2025-058.pdf
- DOI:
- 10.21014/tc6-2025.058
- Event details
- IMEKO TC:
- TC6
- Event name:
- TC6 M4Dconf2025
- Title:
2025 IMEKO TC-6 International Conference on Metrology and Digital Transformation
- Place:
- Benevento, ITALY
- Time:
- 03 September 2025 - 05 September 2025