Cosmic ray muons provide a viable replacement for GPS for 3D positioning on Earth and underwater
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 85/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that cosmic-ray muon positioning and navigation systems (such as muPS and MuWNS) provide a viable 3D positioning alternative in environments like underground, indoor, and underwater where GPS signals cannot reach.
Evidence for · 5
Muometric positioning system (μPS) with cosmic muons as a new underwater and underground positioning technique
2020 · cited by 34
Demonstrates a precise 3D positioning technique utilizing cosmic muons that operates underwater and underground unaffected by media conditions.
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More for · 4
Wireless muometric navigation system.
2022 · cited by 14
Shows that a wireless muometric navigation system (MuWNS) enables navigation in environments where GPS is inaccessible.
First navigation with wireless muometric navigation system (MuWNS) in indoor and underground environments.
2023 · cited by 3
Presents physical demonstrations of using cosmic-ray muons for navigation in indoor and underground settings where GPS fails.
Developments of a centimeter-level precise muometric wireless navigation system (MuWNS-V) and its first demonstration using directional information from tracking detectors.
2024 · cited by 2
Develops a centimeter-level precise muometric wireless navigation system using tracking detectors.
Muometric positioning system (muPS) utilizing direction vectors of cosmic-ray muons for wireless indoor navigation at a centimeter-level accuracy.
2023 · cited by 2
Introduces vector-muPS using muon direction vectors to achieve high-accuracy indoor navigation.