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I don't think the 'National Security' aspect would result in Uncle Sam's finest B52's using Chinese 'GPS' to then end up dropping their bombs 500m off course in
by Theodores 11y ago
I don't think the 'National Security' aspect would result in Uncle Sam's finest B52's using Chinese 'GPS' to then end up dropping their bombs 500m off course in every instance.
That would make a good story though, a full on first strike that missed every target '500m to the East' due to some mapping oversight.
However, as for real use 'National Security', you could hide some area by making it not exist with the surrounding area stretched a bit on the map to hide the secret area. With some natural features, or even a big forest, all kinds of things could be hidden from the general public (who are important and primary 'targets' for 'National Security') if not Uncle Sam.
- kbart 11y ago"That would make a good story though, a full on first strike that missed every target '500m to the East' due to some mapping oversight." Something similar has happened at least once(0).. 0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_bombing_of_the_Chinese_embassy_in_Belgrade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_bombing_of_the_C...
- ATsch 11y agoAlso reminds me of the less map-related targeting deceptions of WWII https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-1_flying_bomb#Deception https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-1_flying_bomb#Deception
- macintux 11y agoWrt hiding an area, that should be labeled the "Lake Woebegone" effect.