[Paddlewise] VHF signal triangulation

From: Stephen Wan <Steve_at_OlsonArchitect.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:18:59 -0700
>>That sounds intriguing and useful - Could you tell us more about the
>>technique of triangulation?

By using directional antennas and signal strength meters, one could find the
general direction that the transmitting signal is coming from. With 3 or
more ships or aircraft in different locations, they can plot on a map, the
separate bearing readings from each position. Where the lines intersect is
the general area the the signal is coming from.

Here's a better explanation.
http://hometown.aol.com/bmgenginc/Triangul.html

Here's how GPS satellites do it:
http://murray.newcastle.edu.au/users/staff/eemf/ELEC351/SProjects_98/Ashby/T
riangulation.htm

Steve
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