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Using GPS / Bruce Grubbs.

By: Grubbs, BruceMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Basic illustrated: Publisher: Guilford : FalconGuides, [2014]Edition: Third editionDescription: vii, 87 pages : color illustrations ; 23 centimetersISBN: 9780762750818Subject(s): Global Positioning System | Global Positioning SystemDDC classification: FOR 623.895 G92b 2014
Contents:
What is GPS? -- Navigation tools -- Navigation skills -- Defining locations and routes -- Field technique -- Trail hiking -- Cross-country hiking -- Hiking the cabin loop -- Exploring a desert mountain range -- Mapping a mountain bike trail -- Relocating your favorite fishing spot -- Advanced GPS -- The future of GPS.
Summary: "Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for anyone whose play or work takes them to remote areas. Basic Illustrated Using GPS, 3rd is a guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System, written in simple language, with each new term explained as it's used. This book is a wealth of useful backcountry navigation advice for beginners and experts alike. It also includes information on using GPS with the latest mapping software. Discover how to: Pick the best GPS receiver for your specific needs ; Read and pregrid topographic maps Identify waypoints with various coordinate systems ; Use GPS to navigate on land and water ; Create your own maps with GPS software"--Www.falcon.com.
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Includes index.

What is GPS? -- Navigation tools -- Navigation skills -- Defining locations and routes -- Field technique -- Trail hiking -- Cross-country hiking -- Hiking the cabin loop -- Exploring a desert mountain range -- Mapping a mountain bike trail -- Relocating your favorite fishing spot -- Advanced GPS -- The future of GPS.

"Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for anyone whose play or work takes them to remote areas. Basic Illustrated Using GPS, 3rd is a guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System, written in simple language, with each new term explained as it's used. This book is a wealth of useful backcountry navigation advice for beginners and experts alike. It also includes information on using GPS with the latest mapping software. Discover how to: Pick the best GPS receiver for your specific needs ; Read and pregrid topographic maps Identify waypoints with various coordinate systems ; Use GPS to navigate on land and water ; Create your own maps with GPS software"--Www.falcon.com.

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