Posted on 03/18/2018 11:07:18 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Such storms only occur occasionally but result in a massive spike in geomagnetic activity and radiation. For driverless vehicles which rely heavily on GPS, this could cause mayhem as the connection between a GPS system and the satellites could be cut off. In theory, disaster could follow on the roads.
According to Scott McIntosh, director of the high-altitude observatory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, using GPS heavily in programming a driverless car from Point A to Point B is an issue.
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Fortunately, there are systems in place to avoid truly disastrous scenarios. In fact, a satellite currently sits 1 million miles from Earth and acts as a warning point for when solar storms are coming. It typically provides notice back to Earth 30 to 60 minutes before the storm hits the planet.
(Excerpt) Read more at carscoops.com ...
ok..but the 1840ish event is part of the historical record!
When did FReepers start letting a little thing like facts get in the way? ;-)
True!
Look at the Q crowd!
I looking to buy insurance that will pay off when I get smacked by one of these things - maybe too high a risk to cover at this point......
A new LEO cash generating scheme:
Issue tickets for driving under the influence
(of solar events)
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