[time-nuts] OT - GPS and North
iovane at inwind.it
iovane at inwind.it
Mon Nov 23 10:24:54 UTC 2009
> >> You could (temporarily) install a structure that blocks reception in one
> >> direction and then infer the meridian direction from the occultation of
> >> SVs by the obstruction.
> >> However the accuracy of the determination wont be high.
> >>
> >> Bruce
> >
> > Anyway, that's an idea.
> >
> > Antonio
>
> The other way to find North is to monitor the shadow cast
> by the "temporary structure". For details, google sundial.
>
> /tvb
Would be more accurate, for sure, but not good at night :-).
Antonio
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