Russian GPS Alternative Near Completion 177
Russia has successfully launched another round of GLONASS satellites bringing the grand total to 18 of the navigational units online. "The GPS competitor -- first begun in the Soviet era and only recently revived after years of post-collapse neglect -- is now theoretically capable of providing coverage to the entire Russian territory, with First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov claiming that the first compatible consumer devices will be available in the middle of next year. By 2010 Russia plans to open the system up to outside nations as well, contributing to an eventual three- or even four-system global market"
Required, Sorry (Score:3, Funny)
A man with one clock... (Score:2, Funny)
I suppose if every one of these systems provides a precise enough location, for most purposes it won't matter if they all conflict with one another by a meter or so.
Aperture Science We do what we must because we can (Score:2, Funny)
Then we can all be test subjects and enjoy delicious and moist cake!
No no. You've got it backward! (Score:3, Funny)
In Soviet Russia, You give GPS directions!
Re:I strongly doubt the quality and reliability (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Why alternatives? (Score:3, Funny)
I admit Leica has been behind the ball on adopting GLONASS, but I still like their post processing better. Multiple observations on a single point work out much better in Leica.
George Washington (Score:2, Funny)
I had always hoped that when George Bush looked into Vladimir Putin's eyes, and found someone he could trust, he would force a copy of a biography of George Washington into his hands. It would have given him a recipe to follow.
Sadly, it was not to be. The Russians are beyond salvation.
I wish them the best (really, I do).
Re:Average of two clocks = more certainty (Score:3, Funny)
I don't know about that. I'd rather have a clock that said 3:15 when it was actually 3:10, than 2 clocks that said 2:20 and 1:45 when it was actually 3:10.