Re: FW: doh! -Reply You gotta read this!

[Robert Malinka <rmalinka@spec.net>]

Not only that Bryan, but the Air Force can also shift frequency, such as in
time of war, to prevent others from using the GPS system. However, the DOD
could still use the system should they choose. As a sailor this is one thing
we take heed of in terms of our dependence on such systems while navigating
in hazardous areas versus the LORAN system, which is accurate down to 50 ft.
The reason for the GPS design features was as you stated before that some
third world country could develop a cruise missile, as our own already have,
that use the GPS to target and correlate with the digital scene mapping
capabilities on board the vehicle INS.

Bob



At 09:58 PM 8/7/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Ok guys, I am here in Colorado Springs.  I am in the Air force and I
>help command (fly by wire) these GPS satellite's.  They are not setup to
>receive data from these kinds of sources. Just imagine all the data
>coming through just one of these GPS birds.  Number 2 the USAF owns
>these satellites and frankly we don't give a shit about how fast people
>go.  The civilian world having access to these satellites is not our
>primary mission.  Did you know we put an error code in the GPS
>satellites?  It is only accurate to maybe half a mile at best.  Our GPS
>receivers have the key to compensate for this.  Imagine if we didn't do
>that all the third world countries would have a $300.00 missile guidance
>system complements of the USA.  THIS GUY IS FULL OF SHIT!
>
>Bryan Billings
>
>David Strope wrote:
>> 
>> Sounds like he is feeding you a line of shit.
>> 
>> Greg_Coombs@esd.tracor.com wrote:
>> >
>> >      I sent the info about the new VW warranty enforcement to a friend and
>> >      he sent me back this info.  Pretty shocking.
>> >
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>> > Also, the new OBD-III will be hooked into GPS.  It records top speed
>> > information, location on whereabouts, and also be hooked into the OBD-III
>> > chip.  When the OBD-III sensor is tripped and the 'check engine' light is
>> > engaged, this information is also sent to the GPS satellite.  The DMV can
>> > query this information, and retrieve top vehicle speeds and if they are
>> > excessive, report them to the insurance company through VIN
>> > interpretation.  They can also send you a letter stating to get your
>> > emissions checked by the tripped check engine light, and you will have to
>> > go to the emissions station and get it rectified.
>> >
>> > Law enforcement benefits:
>> >
>> > during a high speed chase, if that may be the case, they officer can
>> > relay your tag# to an onboard computer system hooked into GPS.  The
>> > GPS can then tap into your ECU, and either slow you down or
>> > temporarily disable the vehicle.
>> >
>> > Suck's eh?
>
>
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