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Global navigation jamming will only get worse. The U.S. needs to move fast - SpaceNews (spacenews.com)

submitted 5 months ago by yokonzo@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Interesting implications, perhaps the global positioning system is not as infallible as we thought

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[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

This is why numbered roads are better. 5th St? Guess what's coming next, 6th St!

[–] Damage@feddit.it 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Only works if your roads are built in a grid

[–] FluffyPotato@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

That too. I actually didn't think of that because roads here aren't in a grid like ever so I failed to understand how numbering your roads would even make it easier.

[–] FluffyPotato@lemm.ee 1 points 5 months ago

It's because one road is indistinguishable from another while malls, towers and tall buildings in general are quite memorable.