The What3Words geocoding algorithm creates potential for confusing different nearby addresses, with implications in emergency situations, per simulation-based analysis
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The What3Words geocoding algorithm creates potential for confusing different nearby addresses, with implications in emergency situations, per simulation-based analysis
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Article URL: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0292491
Article Title: A critical analysis of the What3Words geocoding algorithm
Author Countries: UK
Funding: The author received no specific funding for this work.
Journal
PLoS ONE
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0292491
Article Title
A critical analysis of the What3Words geocoding algorithm
Article Publication Date
25-Oct-2023
COI Statement
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.