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Book Description
This is a practical hands-on guide, written for the novice and experienced navigator alike, who wish to fully apply the advantages and experience the enjoyment of using the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Whether you are considering the first purchase of a GPS receiver, already using GPS for outdoor sports and recreational activities or would like to start using GPS in your car, this book will provide you will the knowledge and skills required to get the most out of this exciting new technology. Included with the book is a free CD ROM featuring MAPTECH's digital map software and a sample topographic map. With this software you can interpret, manipulate, and customize USGS topographic maps; determine distances and elevation changes; profile areas to be navigated; upload and download coordinates, waypoints, and routes between a PC and compatible GPS units; and print customized maps to carry along during treks in the woods. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Originally published in 1994, this book was the first to recognize the tremendous potential of GPS navigation to the outdoor recreational user. It has become a widely used text for GPS instruction and is a popularly quoted reference in a rapidly expanding field of GPS training and education. This new Edition represents the most extensive revision and expansion of the book since its initial release over 5 years ago. The all new Third Edition has been expanded from 187 to 331 pages and remains the only full color publication of its kind, with hundreds of illustrations that help bring teaching points to life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This is a practical hands-on guide, written for the novice and experienced navigator alike, who wish to fully apply the advantages and experience the enjoyment of using the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Whether you are considering the first purchase of a GPS receiver, already using GPS for outdoor sports and recreational activities or would like to start using GPS in your car, this book will provide you will the knowledge and skills required to get the most out of this exciting new technology. Included with the book is a free CD ROM featuring MAPTECH's digital map software and a sample topographic map. With this software you can interpret, manipulate, and customize USGS topographic maps; determine distances and elevation changes; profile areas to be navigated; upload and download coordinates, waypoints, and routes between a PC and compatible GPS units; and print customized maps to carry along during treks in the woods. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Originally published in 1994, this book was the first to recognize the tremendous potential of GPS navigation to the outdoor recreational user. It has become a widely used text for GPS instruction and is a popularly quoted reference in a rapidly expanding field of GPS training and education. This new Edition represents the most extensive revision and expansion of the book since its initial release over 5 years ago. The all new Third Edition has been expanded from 187 to 331 pages and remains the only full color publication of its kind, with hundreds of illustrations that help bring teaching points to life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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