Modern Use of GPS...

[petermcleland]

This is an interesting read:-

http://www2.smartbrief.com/wsj.jsp?id=21797605

[VC10]

Peter, Looks like you need a subscription to read (on firefox at least).

On a similar note at Brooklands today a Boscombe Down 1-11 pilot was saying that one of the systems they tested on the 1-11 could locate the a/c position down to 1 cm laterally & vertically

[Airspeed]

Thanks Peter,
Go technology!

[Filonian]

Over my head.


Graham

[FlyTexas]

Thanks for the link Peter. Southwest has been on the NextGen bandwagon for some time now. The new system seems to be a good idea for everyone. Reduced fuel costs, less noise pollution, and a smaller carbon footprint.

Brian

[TSR2]

What happens when the military, who still control the global gps service, decided to switch it off in a given area, or make it less accurate in a given area? They do this from time to time for operational reasons.

[FlyTexas]

What happens when the military, who still control the global gps service, decided to switch it off in a given area, or make it less accurate in a given area? They do this from time to time for operational reasons.

When that happens I guess we're

Brian

[TSR2]

LOL

Do they fall back to the radio nav aids? usually disruption to the gps service is advised well in advance. I know they switched it off in some parts of Northern Scotland I think it was. It was last year for a training exercise. The fishermen weren't happy!

[airboatr]

carbon footprint


Brian

You know , if people would stop walking through the stuff we wouldn't have such a problem on our hands...err ..feet, or shoes.

Btw , Brian

I believe that screw you posted is a Malco, hex washer slotted head Sharpe point sheet metal screw.

If you're going to screw something up, there isn't a finer way to do it.


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Solar flares....







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