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Modern life now often depends on GPS (short for Global Positioning System), but it can err by several meters in cities. Now a new study from a team of Dutch researchers reveals a terrestrial positioning system based on existing telecommunications networks that can deliver geolocation info accurate to within 10 centimeters in metropolitan areas.

Wie kan er nog navigeren zonder gps? In grote steden met veel hoogbouw verdwaal je makkelijk doordat gps niet altijd vlekkeloos werkt. Door satellieten te vervangen voor een speciaal mobiel netwerk is de weg kwijtraken bijna niet meer mogelijk

A smart alternative to the traditional sandbag and an experiment with clay to learn more about strengthening dikes. These are two examples of TU Delft research that is currently being exhibited as art at the Rijksmuseum.

On 21 November 2022, Delft University Fund signed a multi-year grant agreement with the Refreeze the Arctic Foundation. This will enable the development of innovative methods at TU Delft to modify clouds to combat global warming.

Plaatsbepaling met gps is in de praktijk niet heel nauwkeurig. Het kan beter, door geen satellieten maar 5G-masten te gebruiken.