Wednesday, November 14, 2007

GPS For Dummies By Joel McNamara


Book Description
GPS For Dummies gives new meaning to finding yourself. In fact, with a GPS (global positioning system) receiver, you can determine precisely where you are anywhere on this planet. If you’re are planning on buying a GPS receiver or if you have one and want to get your money’s worth, this guide tells you what you need to know, including:
Basic GPS principles and concepts such as waypoints, routes, tracks, and coordinate systems

Recommended features for GPS receivers to be used in various types of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, geocaching, hunting, ATVing, mapping, and more

How to do digital mapping on your computer, including software packages you can use to work with aerial photos, topographic maps, and road maps

The main providers of digital map data for the U.S. and their Web sites The scoop on geocaching—a high-tech treasure hunt

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