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It would be quite bad. See this page: https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/leapsecs/dutc.html https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/leapsecs/dutc.html And scroll down to "Impl
by LeoPanthera 5y ago
It would be quite bad.
See this page: https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/leapsecs/dutc.html https://www.ucolick.org/~sla/leapsecs/dutc.html
And scroll down to "Implementing the plan outlined at Torino", taking note of the "Notable event" column.
Edit: I think I misunderstood your question. This table shows the results of what would happen if we just stopped adding leap seconds.
- aidenn0 5y agoThat would be the results of usint TAI, not UT1. UT1R might make more sense than either though.
- LeoPanthera 5y agoYeah I misunderstood the question. Still, it's a useful demonstration of why we need leap seconds.