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Apr 16, 2024 17:45:56   #
lbrande
 
Merlin1300 wrote:
OBTW - "My" little jet (above) was one of the first GPS test-bed aircraft.
It was used to test GPS controlled ordinance delivery during GPS development.
Yes <shock, shock> GPS was a military program. Col Parkinson, however, knew of its wider potential.
The actual GPS equipment was loaded into the centerline gas tank, along with 60# of dry ice for cooling.
GPS wouldn't work back then if it got too hot (110+ in El Centro during the Summer).
Unlike for the pilot and the 'guy in back' who had to work without cooling until airborne.
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Thanks for that info. I knew GPS was military developed, but nice to see the vehicle test beds.
I recall that during Desert Storm 1 the satellites were providing gps locations within 5 meters to the troops, and in reality to everyone else until they changed the transmitting settings.

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Apr 16, 2024 18:49:49   #
Reuss Griffiths Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
 
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Thanks John, learn something new every day. I used to create bridle trail maps for Ohio by modifying existing trail maps. One of the things I would add is the GPS coordinates for all their trail heads. They finally caught on and are adding them. Most parks and trail heads don't do this and it makes it so much easier to get to the right place in the park which can be huge.

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Apr 17, 2024 15:39:23   #
tgreenhaw
 
I agree but it isn't perfect. Our recent trip in Spain had us following google map directions into places our small SUV would not fit. I'm talking 1 inch on either side of the car :-)

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Apr 17, 2024 16:11:07   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
tgreenhaw wrote:
Our recent trip in Spain had us following google map directions into places our small SUV would not fit. I'm talking 1 inch on either side of the car :-)
One can only wish the Nav App developers would get smart and add map data for roadway limitations - such as vehicle height (I dang near took my 10' high RV down a road with an 8' covered bridge), width, length (17' trailers should NOT drive up to the Chisos basin in Big Bend NP). Unfortunately map mods to accommodate this info would likely need multi-platform coordination.

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Apr 20, 2024 14:40:04   #
Kiritm
 
I have been using Waze app (now owned by Google) for many years.
It is a social networking app where drivers can report and input of traffic jams, safety issues, weather conditions, accidents and presence of police on the roads. Also provides posted road speed limits you are driving on and your actual car speed as measured by GPS (more accurate than the odometer). The app warns if you have exceeded the posted speed limits.
Waze is very reliable and provides live updates.

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Apr 20, 2024 16:23:24   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
Kiritm wrote:
I have been using Waze app (now owned by Google) for many years.
When driving, I use Waze (have for 10 years) and my wife/navigator uses Google Maps. Waze provides far more information regarding hazards along the route, while GooMaps occasionally provides a valuable route update that Waze misses. Hard to understand that because Google bought Waze a few years ago. That being said, NEITHER provides roadway limitations such as maximum height or trailer length restrictions.

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Apr 20, 2024 19:20:25   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
I have used Waze for a long time too. Now and then it takes me to places I think no human has ever been or ever needs to go, but most of the time she is right on the money.

I am pretty sure I have heard her say "Either get out of the car or stop and let me out!"
Then a few times I've wanted to kick her out at 85 MPH!

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Apr 20, 2024 21:46:21   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
Horseart wrote:
Now and then it takes me to places I think no human has ever been or ever needs to go.
I am pretty sure I have heard her say "Either get out of the car or stop and let me out!"
Then a few times I've wanted to kick her out at 85 MPH!
I hope you had your camera with you in those places
For me, since I'm likely stopped anyway looking at my Rand McNally, I'd prefer just running over her several times.

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Apr 20, 2024 23:09:01   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
Merlin1300 wrote:
I hope you had your camera with you in those places
For me, since I'm likely stopped anyway looking at my Rand McNally, I'd prefer just running over her several times.



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Apr 22, 2024 09:37:54   #
petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan
 
There is another program called Waze. It tells you if there is an accident ahead of you that may delay you.
I'm from NYC and used it in Dallas TX. Love it !

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Apr 22, 2024 16:32:43   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
petercbrandt wrote:
There is another program called Waze. It tells you if there is an accident ahead of you that may delay you.
I'm from NYC and used it in Dallas TX. Love it !
?? Waze has been mentioned here many times.
Have you read the thread, or just shot from the hip (as we Texans are wont to do) ??

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