Honeywell-equipped E170 uses stars and magnetic fields as GPS alternative

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Source: Embraer

US avionics specialist Honeywell has used an Embraer 170 to demonstrate the accuracy of alternative navigation techniques – including one based on magnetic anomalies – aimed at mitigating unavailability of GPS.

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