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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Navigation Data

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what technologies other than global positioning satellites are being considered for his Department's navigation data requirements.
Answer

The Ministry of Defence uses a mix of current technologies ranging from map and compass and stellar fixing through radar mapping, radio beacons, inertial navigation systems and terrain referencing systems. More advanced technologies are being researched which aim to refine established techniques, as well as developing new ideas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54379; 443 c24W;443 c24W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Navigation Radar Technology Satellites
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk