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Old October 26th 06, 12:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Neil Gould
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Default Solar storms spell trouble for GPS

Recently, cjcampbell posted:

Larry Dighera wrote:

http://www.newscientisttech.com/chan...e-for-gps.html
Solar storms spell trouble for GPS

SOLAR flares can drown out GPS signals with potentially serious
consequences for airlines, emergency services, and anyone relying on
satellite navigation.


The trouble with the Chicken Littles of the world is that they cry
"Wolf!" far too often (how is that for mixing allegories?).

(rest snipped for brevity)

My sentiments, exactly.

Neil