GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors

Letham, Lawrence

ISBN 10: 1594851034 / ISBN 13: 9781594851032

Published by Mountaineers Books, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594851034
• ISBN 13: 9781594851032
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

"A one-stop source of information" - Arizona Republic



"Buying and reading this book won't guarantee you'll never get lost again, but it's a good start." - Los Angeles Daily News



* For everyone who is frustrated with the complexity of their new GPS unit

* New information on integrating GPS data with TOPO software

* Learn to navigate even in terrible weather conditions



GPS units offer great promise ... if you can figure out how to use them. Most people experience a pack's full of frustration in trying to learn these complicated devices. GPS Made Easy, 5th Edition is the instruction manual that was missing with your device. In addition to the basics, it includes navigation in difficult weather (such as a whiteout), integrating hand-held GPS tools and data with computer programs (such as TOPO maps), and an explanation of systems being used in other countries.



GPS Made Easy, 5th Edition is written so anyone can learn to use this technology, with lots of easy-to-follow examples.

About the Author

LAWRENCE LETHAM, an electrical engineer, is an avid hiker and camper long fascinated by maps and the art of navigation. He lives in Arizona.