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RE: GPS
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:21:14 GMT
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Original-From:
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Tilman Sporkert <TILMAN@WEBMETHODSspamcake.COM>
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GPS requires a clear, unobstructed view of the satellites in the sky. Forget
about using it indoors.
Earthquake researches use sensors that can detect movements of less than an
inch. I don't know how they work, but it involves GPS to some extent. Again,
it's all outdoors.
Tilman
> OK. This is probably a bit off-topic ... but I am sure you will find
> this interesting ...
> The reason I ask this here is that some time ago, I was wondering if GPS
> could be used to pinpoint the position of a Lego robot - but then
> realised that it would be of no use within a room, because the room
> would be smaller than 30m that GPS can resolve. However, if it is
> possible to get more info using more satellites, then maybe we can think
> about it
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| OK. This is probably a bit off-topic ... but I am sure you will find this interesting ... I recently rented a car from Hertz with the NeverLost system - GPS Receiver, Street Maps and Business/Tourist directory built into one. Apart from the fact (...) (26 years ago, 4-Jan-01, to lugnet.robotics)
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