Bet those who voted for Brexit never counted on the fact that our sat navs might prove less reliable.
GPS is the name for the US system, Galileo is the European one and GLONASS is the Russian one.
So, whilst we often mention GPS, that’s specifically the US system and may not always be the most accurate.
Galileo, at least for Europe, aims to improve that situation, but of course as its European, access to some of the advanced functions will no longer be available to the UK post-Brexit.
May’s “threat” to create her own satellite system, still needs a satellite delivery mechanism – which are owned primarily by – yes you guess it – the US, Europe and Russia.
Given the issues with Salisbury, Russia seems unlikely. Europe will of course want their pound of flesh for us exiting Europe, so that’s also unlikely.
That leaves the US, so that might work whilst 45 is in position, so May had better strike soon if at all.
Such fun.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44002900
