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0 pointsTaylorAlexander1y ago0 comments

Realistically GPS is the answer, but it’s notable that you could also use a simple light sensor combined with accurate clocks to get your position on earth:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_level_geolocator

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vmfunction1y ago

> Recording light levels over time Wonder how much time is needed to determine location.

TaylorAlexanderOP1y ago

You just need to determine the time of sunrise and sunset relative to a known location and you get a rough idea of latitude and longitude.

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