Australian military and State Emergency Service personnel are being trained in analog communication and navigation techniques, including the use of sextants and street directories. The training is being implemented as a precaution against the potential failure of satellite systems.
Experts have warned that a significant solar flare could knock out critical space infrastructure, leaving modern systems unusable. In response to this vulnerability, personnel are learning traditional methods to ensure emergency services can continue to operate if satellite-based technology goes down.
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