TY - BOOK AU - Grubbs,Bruce TI - Using GPS T2 - Basic Illustrated SN - 9780762750818 U1 - FOR 623.895 G92b 2014 23 PY - 2014///] CY - Guilford PB - FalconGuides KW - Global Positioning System N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -