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Re: 2006 Official Game Hint Discussion

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Originally Posted by Petey
Autonomous GPS? I like it, but seriously--this can't be feasible. It would seem to make a CMU unnecessary, and (to the best of my knowledge) GPS kits aren't precise enough for what FIRST needs (e.g. a matter of inches.)

--Petey
GPS is way too inaccurate--using commercial GPS (ie: a 3 satellite fix, the max allowed by the government), you would have a margin of error larger than the field itself.

Even with military GPS (5+ satellites), you'd still only be able to tell your position to about a meter or so.

Not to mention GPS is extremely cost prohibitive.
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