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US GPS, EU Galileo to Work Together

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the eightsevensixfivefourthreetwooneblastoff dept.

saintory writes "The US and EU are in talks to allow their separate GPS systems to work together. The future uses would allow enhanced location information based on two readings, among other benefits. 'The market probably will drive dual-use receivers. We think probably that single (U.S.) GPS-specific, or Galileo-specific receivers — the market will phase out in time [...] It just doesn't make sense to limit yourself to just one system'."

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  1. RAIGPS by markov_chain · · Score: 5, Funny

    Redundant Array of Inexpensive Global Positioning Systems

    I like the way that sounds!

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    1. Re:RAIGPS by Red+Flayer · · Score: 4, Funny

      Is that pronounce with a G-as-in-Gary or a G-as-in-siGn?

      If it's the latter, maybe we need to have a talk with your parole officer.

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