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For the majority of us, probably the only thing that will happen is some power outages in some areas. Charge some portable batteries and buy some bottled water
by Arbalest 8y ago
For the majority of us, probably the only thing that will happen is some power outages in some areas. Charge some portable batteries and buy some bottled water (mains pumps maybe?). It won't be a problem for more than about a day.
- jimktrains2 8y agoI think you commented on the wrong article? Why would gps-derived date issues cause problems with electrical generation and distribution?
- snowwindwaves 8y agoGps timestamped electrical measurements are sent over fiber optic cables between substations on either end of transmission lines to make sure current in is the same as current out, roughly. Also for measuring and controlling power flows. https://www.smartgrid.gov/recovery_act/program_impacts/applications_synchrophasor_technology.html https://www.smartgrid.gov/recovery_act/program_impacts/appli...
- jimktrains2 8y agoInteresting! Thanks for the link.