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GPS + TERCOM-style sensor navigation device

This hardware device combines GPS with TERCOM-style algorithms and multiple sensors to provide positioning in areas with poor GPS coverage, such as canyons. It is currently on its third prototype, with hardware samples on the way to fix remaining faults.

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01 / The problem

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GPS coverage is unreliable in terrain like canyons, making navigation difficult.

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  1. GPS + TERCOM-style sensor navigation device

    This hardware device combines GPS with TERCOM-style algorithms and multiple sensors to provide positioning in areas with poor GPS coverage, such as canyons. It is currently on its third prototype, with hardware samples on the way to fix remaining faults.

    Problem: GPS coverage is unreliable in terrain like canyons, making navigation difficult.

    Posted by @Intermernet · Original comment ↗

    “I'm up to my 3rd prototype of a device that combines GPS with TERCOM style algorithms using a bunch of sensors for use in areas that have terrible GPS coverage (initial use was canyoning).”