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

• spongebue@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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

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• gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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

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• lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ 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 ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      A-GPS works faster than GPS on its own.

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• sndmn@lemmy.ca ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  They should use that in GPS! /s

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