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Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 1:32 pm

British MoD works on ‘quantum compass’ technology to replace GPS

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 2:27 pm

Nice.
And the user interface will be a speech-controlled visor so we have a hands-free head-up display while we're walking.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 2:48 pm

It sounds like it's super accurate at measuring changes in the earth's magnetic and gravitational fields. So, once you know your location it can continue to update without requiring a GPS fix.

So does this mean it compliments or replaces GPS? It's been a long time since I've looked at much of this stuff so it'd be good to hear from an expert in there's one in the forum.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 4:03 pm

north-north-west wrote:Nice.
And the user interface will be a speech-controlled visor so we have a hands-free head-up display while we're walking.
With a 10 day battery it'd actually be pretty awesome.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 4:04 pm

Not sure of its potential resolution but there's a wide range for improved performance on a submarine b/n 1km and what a GPS can give at within a meter or less. Can't see a need for consumer GPS replacement except for tunnel traffic guidance and caving enthusiasts.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 4:13 pm

icefest wrote:
north-north-west wrote:Nice.
And the user interface will be a speech-controlled visor so we have a hands-free head-up display while we're walking.
With a 10 day battery it'd actually be pretty awesome.

Solar powered, old chap. Naturally.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 4:23 pm

north-north-west wrote:
icefest wrote:
north-north-west wrote:Nice.
And the user interface will be a speech-controlled visor so we have a hands-free head-up display while we're walking.
With a 10 day battery it'd actually be pretty awesome.

Solar powered, old chap. Naturally.
I would honestly love that. Seeing as I already have to carry glasses anyway.

The quantum compass looks like nothing more than an fancy inertial navigation system, tbh.

Re: Quantum compass

Sat 17 May, 2014 4:40 pm

A better term would be, Quantum Positioning System (QPS).

Re: Quantum compass

Sun 18 May, 2014 1:04 pm

I'm all for not having to rely on the satellites. Could be good if it can be made miniature.
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