What 3 Words

Bat21 · 09-01-2016, 20:15

Anyone heard of this, or even use it ? It would appear that someone has electronically mapped the surface of the earth into 3x3m grid squares, and then used a bank of 25,000 unique words to identify each individual square using just three of them.

What's the point I hear you say, well my village has 11 houses, just 2 postcodes and most houses have no numbers which makes ad-hoc delivery quite difficult; yet one unique phrase identifies my front door :thumbup:

To achieve the same accuracy using Lat/Long requires a string of 16 numbers. Further, large parts of the world don't even have postcodes, numbers or even street names; but using this system a simple identifier can be generated and communicated for any point on the earth's surface.

I think it's very clever, have a look HERE

emjaybee · 09-01-2016, 22:49

This is absolutely genius!!!

Just when you think there are no more big ideas out there!!!

This makes the postcode system obsolete!!!

emjaybee · 09-01-2016, 23:05

Sorry, just checked satellite map...

sitting in...

Stunning idea!!!

don simon · 09-01-2016, 23:42

A place I used to live is x.x.x which could be quite apt.

I passed not too far from you, Emjaybee, just before Christmas on my way to sunny Slough.

macabethiel · 09-01-2016, 23:45

Interesting idea 57 x 10 to power of 12 is a lot of squares needing a lot of words wonder if they change language with each country ?

My address seems to have a lot of different names depending which room I am in and where I am in the garden all quite different ?

don simon · 09-01-2016, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by macabethiel

Interesting idea 57 x 10 to power of 12 is a lot of squares needing a lot of words wonder if they change language with each country ?

You get a choice of languages as I my old house is also this ?.?.? which is not a translation of what I put above.

emjaybee · 09-01-2016, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by don simon

A place I used to live is x.x.x which could be quite apt.

I passed not too far from you, Emjaybee, just before Christmas on my way to sunny Slough.

If I'd known I'd have popped the kettle on.

solarman216 · 09-01-2016, 23:59

The world and the way we view it is changing peeps, and am not sure it is a good thing, old established values have long gone?? Rick

macabethiel · 10-01-2016, 00:01

Sounds like Amazons Drone Delivery service when it rolls out will be able to pop a parcel in your back garden!

Not so good for High Rise Flats though?

solarman216 · 10-01-2016, 00:03

word of warning to most of you that have (normal addresses, I do not) once you post your 3 word your absolute address is open to all, Rick

macabethiel · 10-01-2016, 00:27

Pop down to your local library and you can find names and addresses for free on voters lists or for a few quid subscribe to 191.com !

Also a few Google searches of a usernames reveals lots of information Solarman216 is ?

Curse this Internet ! lol

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 10-01-2016, 00:35

super idea why our 2 bed semi has 3 unique squares let alone the ones covering
our garden.

going to pass it development team at work as sure could help our deliveries.

thanks for the link.

would help the camping club we use too as often there is no practical postcode
but this would pinpoint the temporary sites' entrances.

makeitfit · 10-01-2016, 00:59

I'm enjoying this as the wine slips down

My Patrol has it's own address , "emoved" I kid you not

The main bit of my little Welsh cottage is "removed" How apt

kitchenman · 10-01-2016, 01:11

How long until a sat nav will understand that, sounds brilliant
I will need to be taken up by emergency services who seem to demand post codes right now

solarman216 · 10-01-2016, 01:23

not mine you wont, Rick

09-01-2016, 20:15	#1
Bat21 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Shropshire Vehicle: Tonka Toy Posts: 1,044	What 3 Words Anyone heard of this, or even use it ? It would appear that someone has electronically mapped the surface of the earth into 3x3m grid squares, and then used a bank of 25,000 unique words to identify each individual square using just three of them. What's the point I hear you say, well my village has 11 houses, just 2 postcodes and most houses have no numbers which makes ad-hoc delivery quite difficult; yet one unique phrase identifies my front door :thumbup: To achieve the same accuracy using Lat/Long requires a string of 16 numbers. Further, large parts of the world don't even have postcodes, numbers or even street names; but using this system a simple identifier can be generated and communicated for any point on the earth's surface. I think it's very clever, have a look HERE

09-01-2016, 22:49	#2
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	This is absolutely genius!!! Just when you think there are no more big ideas out there!!! This makes the postcode system obsolete!!! Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:37. Reason: remove location

09-01-2016, 23:05	#3
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Sorry, just checked satellite map... sitting in... Stunning idea!!! Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:38. Reason: remove locations

09-01-2016, 23:42	#4
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	A place I used to live is x.x.x which could be quite apt. I passed not too far from you, Emjaybee, just before Christmas on my way to sunny Slough. Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:38. Reason: remove locations

09-01-2016, 23:45	#5
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	I am in rewarding.fled.ropes Interesting idea 57 x 10 to power of 12 is a lot of squares needing a lot of words wonder if they change language with each country ? My address seems to have a lot of different names depending which room I am in and where I am in the garden all quite different ?

09-01-2016, 23:59	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	The world and the way we view it is changing peeps, and am not sure it is a good thing, old established values have long gone?? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

10-01-2016, 00:01	#9
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	what3words Sounds like Amazons Drone Delivery service when it rolls out will be able to pop a parcel in your back garden! Not so good for High Rise Flats though?

10-01-2016, 00:03	#10
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	word of warning to most of you that have (normal addresses, I do not) once you post your 3 word your absolute address is open to all, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

10-01-2016, 00:27	#11
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Information is everywhere ! Pop down to your local library and you can find names and addresses for free on voters lists or for a few quid subscribe to 191.com ! Also a few Google searches of a usernames reveals lots of information Solarman216 is ? Curse this Internet ! lol Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:45. Reason: removed personal refs

10-01-2016, 00:35	#12
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	super idea why our 2 bed semi has 3 unique squares let alone the ones covering our garden. going to pass it development team at work as sure could help our deliveries. thanks for the link. would help the camping club we use too as often there is no practical postcode but this would pinpoint the temporary sites' entrances. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

10-01-2016, 00:59	#13
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I'm enjoying this as the wine slips down My Patrol has it's own address , "emoved" I kid you not The main bit of my little Welsh cottage is "removed" How apt Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:41. Reason: remove locations

10-01-2016, 01:11	#14
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	How long until a sat nav will understand that, sounds brilliant I will need to be taken up by emergency services who seem to demand post codes right now

10-01-2016, 01:23	#15
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	not mine you wont, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare. Last edited by Thomas-the-Terrano2; 26-01-2016 at 14:42. Reason: remove locations

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