> so all you have is strawmanning, got it how's this for a strawman? triangulation requires spheres: gps relies on satellites orbiting earth, using a process called trilateration. this only works with a spherical earth because distances calculated are based on curved geometry. line-of-sight satellites: gps signals come directly from satellites in space. on a flat earth, distant signals would be obstructed, yet we still receive them globally. satellites visible in different hemispheres: the angles of satellite visibility change with latitude. this behavior matches a globe but contradicts a flat plane. consistent travel time: gps measures the time it takes for signals to travel from satellites. these times align with orbital distances above a spherical earth, not a flat plane. polar navigation works: gps works perfectly near the poles. a flat earth model can't explain precise navigation in these regions. satellite orbits visible: amateur astronomers track satellites in predictable orbits around a spherical earth. no "shit in the sky" explanation accounts for this. ground stations aren't global: gps satellites communicate with specific ground stations positioned globally. their placement reflects earth's curvature, not a flat layout. map distortion impossible: flat earth maps can't accurately represent gps-measured distances (e.g., flight paths). the globe model explains these perfectly. iss proves satellites exist: the international space station is observable and confirms satellites are realnot atmospheric shit. satellite coverage matches earth shape: gps satellites in geostationary orbits provide coverage zones that align with earth's curvature. flat earth would cause inconsistent or overlapping coverage.
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