
A leading engineer for China's indigenous satellite navigation system said the new system would be used in guiding traffic and monitoring sports venues during the Beijing Olympics in summer 2008. Ran Chengqi, deputy director of China Satellite Navigation Engineering Center, said the Compass Navigation Satellite System, which consists of five positioning satellites orbiting the Earth, will help alleviate traffic problems during the Olympics by providing detailed positioning information to individual drivers.
China is going to launch more navigation satellites in 2008, the Shanghai-based Wenhui Daily quoted Ran as saying.
And in a few weeks I can guess what the next statement will be...
The Chinese Government has announced that only the approved Chinese Satellite Navigation System can be used during the Olympic Games. US GPS receivers will not be allowed during this event
You're probably right Tedd!
I would bet I am, I doubt they want travelers plugging in waypoints and memorizing locations. It would drive their security people crazy.
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