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Material Type: | Internet resource |
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Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Russell Helms |
ISBN: | 0897329678 9780897329675 |
OCLC Number: | 65207162 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | x, 86 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
Contents: | Gps Technology -- A Brief History -- Atomic Clocks -- Early GPS Endeavors -- Building the GPS Constellation -- Civilian GPS Access -- Satellites and Signals -- GPS: SPS versus PPS -- DGPS and WAAS -- Real-time Data Correction -- Post-processed Data Correction -- Satellite Maintenance -- Anti-satellite Attacks (ASATs) -- Jamming -- Spoofing -- Handheld Receivers -- The GPS Watch -- Carrying the GPS Unit -- A Review of Map and Compass Techniques -- Compass -- Topographic Maps -- Compass + Topo Map -- A Typical Topographic Map -- Peripheral Information -- Getting from A to B -- Utm Coordinates -- False Easting and False Northing -- Triangulating Your Position -- Managing a Gps Unit in the Field -- Water -- Impact -- Cold and Heat -- Dirt and Grime -- Batteries -- Rechargeable Batteries -- Recharging Batteries -- Weight and Bulk -- Cost -- Internal versus Removable Batteries -- Planning A Trip -- A Practical Approach -- A Quick Lesson from the Woods -- Side Trips -- Contingency -- Getting to the Trailhead -- Navigating and Gathering Trial Data -- Day One -- Getting Started, Late -- On the Wrong Trail -- A Route Change -- Day Two -- Off-the-trail Excitement -- Satellite Reception Fails -- Alive and Well -- Analyzing Trail data after the trip -- Contributions to Gps Error -- User Error -- Environmental Error -- System Error -- Enjoying Your Gps Data. |
Other Titles: | Global Positioning System outdoors |
Responsibility: | Russell Helms. |
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