GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors
Language: English
Published by Mountaineers Books, 2001
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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.
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- Title
- GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors
- Author
- Lawrence Letham
- Publisher
- Mountaineers Books
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0898868025
- ISBN 13
- 9780898868029
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Clear language and illustrations demystify GPS
- Completely revised to reflect the greater accuracy of GPS receivers since the removal of Selective Availability
This SA revised third edition of GPS Made Easy tells you all you need to know about using hand-held Global Positioning System receivers for accurate navigation in the outdoors--how GPS works, features of all common receivers, and practical examples of use in the outdoors. Clear language and illustrations demystify GPS for every user.
New this edition: additional, extensive material--including more practical examples--about using GPS with maps and in rough terrain. This book is for you if:
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