Comment on FCC chair says we’re too dependent on GPS and wants to explore ‘alternatives’.

actionjbone@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Triangulation could be more efficient than GPS, in terms of energy use and such

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  • spongebue@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Triangulation of what, exactly? GPS already triangulates your position based on what it receives from multiple satellites, yeah?

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    • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Cell towers, in an urban area you’re typically within range of a couple.

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  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Triangulation of GPS signals is what allows the System to determine your Position Global(ly)

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  • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Phones already do that with cell towers. It’s called A-GPS (augmented GPS). Cell towers are used in addition to GPS signals.

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    • gwilikers@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Is that the difference between when something like Google Maps has your general location and when it has your specific location?

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      • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        A-GPS works faster than GPS on its own.

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  • sndmn@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    They should use that in GPS! /s

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