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IWD Geoart -Gladys West Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/8/2024
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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International Women's Day

International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is a global observance dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This day highlights the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women while also acknowledging the challenges they face

Gladys West

 

Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician and computer programmer, made vital contributions to the development of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Working for the U.S. Navy, West played a key role in the mathematical modeling used to analyze and interpret satellite data, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of GPS. Her work laid the foundation for modern navigation systems, with her detailed calculations significantly improving satellite orbits. Gladys West's significant but long-overlooked contributions to GPS technology have gained recognition, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping the way we navigate and understand geographical information today.

To solve this puzzle you need to figure out the following question:

Because of the work of Gladys West, Millions of players can enjoy what beloved game?

Monopoly: N40 47.111 W77 52.222

Geocaching: N40 47.836 W77 53.263

Basketball: N40 47.222 W77 52.111

Settlers of Catan: N40 47.123 W77 52.456

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)