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Re: AKvetch post# 491

Sunday, 10/01/2006 7:19:00 PM

Sunday, October 01, 2006 7:19:00 PM

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Good point AK, which is why the Loran system is still being maintained in conjunction with GPS for planes and commercial shipping to maintain redundant systems in case one fails to give exact positioning while underway.

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/loran/default.htm
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/STATIONS/loran_index.html
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/loran.html
http://www.piersystem.com/go/doctype/780/8037/
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