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1 point by jrs235 6 minutes ago | edit [-] [-] Is it possible that someone is in fact utilizing GPS "hacking" that is assisting in the likelihood of these coll
by jrs235 9y ago
1 point by jrs235 6 minutes ago | edit [-] [-]
Is it possible that someone is in fact utilizing GPS "hacking" that is assisting in the likelihood of these collisions? There was a story (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15003333 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15003333) here on hckrnews about GPS "hacking" last week, although most people said the issue was known and not that big of a deal.
- 1001101 9y agoIEEE Spectrum has a report on successful GPS spoofs (including of a ship), as well as speculation about Iran's capabilities (in capturing an RQ-170 as well as a patrol boat). It's great survey material. [1] [1] http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/security/protecting-gps-from-spoofers-is-critical-to-the-future-of-navigation http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/security/protecting-gps-fro...
- greenyoda 9y agoBoth of these ships would have radar to detect each other, so I'm not sure how effectively you could attack them with GPS spoofing. Even if they go off course, they can still avoid obstacles with radar. I'd also guess that a destroyer wouldn't have to rely on GPS - it would probably have an old-fashioned inertial navigation system (gyroscope) as a backup. In a war against a major power like Russia or China, you should expect that they'd be able to knock out your GPS satellites.
- Grazester 9y agoExactly. Whatever happened to the powerful radars these war ships carry?