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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LORAN The Wikipedia Page on All forms of LORAN] C was the last widely used version, e is being investigated, and has some current niche use | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LORAN The Wikipedia Page on All forms of LORAN] C was the last widely used version, e is being investigated, and has some current niche use | ||
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Revision as of 23:15, 3 January 2020
Basics
- LORAN-C was a radio navigation system before GPS which allowed a receiver to determine its position by listening to low frequency radio signals transmitted by radio beacon basestations.
- They essentially sent out blips like GPS, and the device did the calculation based of the beacons' prerecorded location, and the time delay of the different signals.
- A new version has been explored called eLORAN which uses more modern systems (Such as networking between radio basestations for time syncing, and error correction for improved accuracy.
Provides
- Easy DIY GPS Like Navigation in Under-served Areas
- Redundancy to GPS Navigation
- Possibly Cheaper, Simpler, and More Precise Navigation (All that is needed for reading could be as simple as an antennae and an ossiloscope for manual, or a simple arduino circuit and an antennae for automatic
- Benefits Automation like the Open Source Robotic Tractor
See Also
Useful Link
- The Wikipedia Page on All forms of LORAN C was the last widely used version, e is being investigated, and has some current niche use
- The Wikipedia Page on LORAN-C Specifically