Latest Global positioning systems News
Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday’s powerful solar storm was likely on Sunday. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that “coronal mass ejections” — clouds of ejected solar plasma that can cause power grid irregularities and...
US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other wasn’t. That second jet was piloted by artificial intelligence, with the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian riding along in the front seat. It...
Finnish carrier suspends Estonia flights after GPS interference prevents 2 landings
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland’s national carrier Finnair said Monday it is temporarily suspending flights to Estonia’s second largest city for a month after two of its planes were prevented from landing in Tartu because of GPS disruptions. The cause of the GPS interference...
Editorial Roundup: Georgia
Dalton Daily Citizen. April 13, 2024. Editorial: Distracted driving a big problem in Georgia Many of you are still texting and driving. Please put the phone down when you are behind the wheel. Texting and driving can be fatal. ...
Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars
LYNDON, Vt. (AP) — One of Vermont's historic covered bridges has fallen under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS continually crash through Lyndon's 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge despite signs, including a flashing one, to deter vehicles that are...
A plane carrying the UK defense minister had its GPS jammed as it flew near Russian territory
LONDON (AP) — A plane carrying British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps had its satellite signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory, the government said Thursday. The government said the Royal Air Force jet carrying Shapps, officials and journalists “temporarily experienced...
