Golf Carts Impacted by Severe Geomagnetic Storm
A severe geomagnetic storm has caused disruption to golf cart operations that rely on GPS technology. This has affected golf courses across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Club Car, a golf cart manufacturer, issued a warning to these courses via email, stating that the powerful solar storm would affect all GPS devices on their high-tech carts.
The Impact on Club Car Connect
Golf courses that utilize 'Club Car Connect' were particularly affected by the storm. This technology is a heads-up display in the golf cart that uses GPS to act as rangefinders for golfers. It also allows course management to geofence locations on each hole. The solar storm caused widespread disruptions, bringing many carts at various courses to a standstill.
Club Car Connected Account Manager David Nichols, PGA, explained in an email to US courses that geomagnetic storms would impact all GPS devices. He added that the Visage Units might be affected by the solar event, causing cars to falsely trigger action zones. The recommendation was to reduce the restriction of action zones or turn them off completely.
Solar Storm Interference
The solar storm interfered with the GPS satellite signals used by the carts, causing inaccurate location data and triggering course restrictions. This resulted in many golf carts going into snail mode, much to the annoyance of golfers. The proposed solution, as per the email, was to disable the geo-fencing limits.
Solar Storm Continues
As the evening progresses, the severe solar storm continues. This has resulted in colorful auroras being visible in areas across the nation. Intense solar storms like this can cause significant disruption to the modern economy. The chaos experienced on golf courses is a testament to this.
Bottom Line
While the disruption caused by the solar storm may seem like a first-world problem, it highlights the reliance of modern technology on GPS signals. It also serves as a reminder of the potential impact of solar events on everyday activities. What are your thoughts on this issue? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
Golf Carts Impacted by Severe Geomagnetic Storm
A severe geomagnetic storm has caused disruption to golf cart operations that rely on GPS technology. This has affected golf courses across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Club Car, a golf cart manufacturer, issued a warning to these courses via email, stating that the powerful solar storm would affect all GPS devices on their high-tech carts.
The Impact on Club Car Connect
Golf courses that utilize 'Club Car Connect' were particularly affected by the storm. This technology is a heads-up display in the golf cart that uses GPS to act as rangefinders for golfers. It also allows course management to geofence locations on each hole. The solar storm caused widespread disruptions, bringing many carts at various courses to a standstill.
Club Car Connected Account Manager David Nichols, PGA, explained in an email to US courses that geomagnetic storms would impact all GPS devices. He added that the Visage Units might be affected by the solar event, causing cars to falsely trigger action zones. The recommendation was to reduce the restriction of action zones or turn them off completely.
Solar Storm Interference
The solar storm interfered with the GPS satellite signals used by the carts, causing inaccurate location data and triggering course restrictions. This resulted in many golf carts going into snail mode, much to the annoyance of golfers. The proposed solution, as per the email, was to disable the geo-fencing limits.
Solar Storm Continues
As the evening progresses, the severe solar storm continues. This has resulted in colorful auroras being visible in areas across the nation. Intense solar storms like this can cause significant disruption to the modern economy. The chaos experienced on golf courses is a testament to this.
Bottom Line
While the disruption caused by the solar storm may seem like a first-world problem, it highlights the reliance of modern technology on GPS signals. It also serves as a reminder of the potential impact of solar events on everyday activities. What are your thoughts on this issue? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
