Why the Solar Storm Broke Tractors and GPS
The 404 Media Podcast
Solar Storm Effects on GPS in Farming Precision
The chapter explores how a solar storm disrupted GPS and RTK systems in farmers' tractors, leading to inaccuracies that hindered planting operations. Farmers faced challenges such as tractors being off-course and delays in planting schedules due to GPS failures caused by the solar storm. The discussion highlights the vulnerabilities of high-tech farming equipment to natural disturbances and the potential consequences on the food supply chain.
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