GPS with Accuracy to the Centimeter? Japan is Planning for It.

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The NEC Corporation, based in Tokyo, which has interests in IT, computing and defense industries is partnering with Mitsubishi to develop a native GPS system for the Japanese islands. Motivated by a desire to attain geospatial self-reliance, the initiative also seeks to develop precedent-setting accuracy in the industry.

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