To: skinkinthegrass
EMP explosions only affect those in low earth orbit. GPS satellite orbit with an earth radius of 6360 km, the height of the orbits is then about 20200 km(about 12,550 miles)
7 posted on
11/08/2009 11:32:40 PM PST by
ErnstStavroBlofeld
("We will either find a way, or make one."Hannibal/Carthaginian Military Commander)
A visual example of the GPS constellation in motion with the Earth rotating
8 posted on
11/08/2009 11:37:12 PM PST by
ErnstStavroBlofeld
("We will either find a way, or make one."Hannibal/Carthaginian Military Commander)
To: sonofstrangelove
Ahh! *lightbulb*
....thought it was throughout the ionosphere, didn't know about the low-orbit parameter....love the graphic reply #8FR, Is a great resource. :D
11 posted on
11/10/2009 9:26:26 AM PST by
skinkinthegrass
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