Basic Illustrated Using GPS

by Bruce Grubbs

Book Overview

A guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762750812
• ISBN13: 9780762750818
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Little GPS Guide

As a GPS-land navigation instructor, I have found that "Using GPS" is an excellent pocket-sized guidebook packed with practical land navigation information for the novice to moderately experienced recreational GPS user. The book gets right to the point in analyzing common features of GPS receivers as an aid in selecting the best unit for your needs. It correctly emphasizes the need to use GPS in combination with map and compass (and sometimes altimeter) for safe and efficient navigation...and then teaches you the 'how to' techniques. The book really shines in the chapters that give detailed, real-life scenarios for using GPS in trip planning, route building, cross-country navigation, and trail mapping. Although the book is not lavishly illustrated, the charts and maps are clear and effective. On the negative side, several statements regarding GPS accuracy in this 1999 edition really need updating now that Selective Availability has been deactivated. Also, on page 29, the distances at which trucks and pocket knives affect magnetic compass readings are rather exaggerated. The positives far outweigh the negatives, however, so take a look at "Using GPS" before heading out on your next wilderness adventure.