GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors Contributor(s): Letham, Lawrence (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594851034 ISBN-13: 9781594851032 Publisher: Mountianeers Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: May 2008 Annotation: Keeping up with the newest technology, GPS Made Easy, 5th Edition, 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. This best-selling instructional will keep you up to date on how to use the newest GPS equipment. GPS Made Easy is written so anyone can learn to use this technology quickly, with lots of easy-to-follow examples. Click for more in this series: GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills - Transportation | Navigation - Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems |
Dewey: 790.028 |
LCCN: 2008275279 |
Series: GPS Made Easy: Using Global Positioning Systems in the Outdoors |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" L (0.60 lbs) 187 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 92 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Letham, Lawrence: - LAWRENCE LETHAM, an electrical engineer, is an avid hiker and camper long fascinated by maps and the art of navigation. He lives in Arizona. |
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