McNamara, Joel

GPS for Dummies

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ISBN 13:: 9780470156230
author:: McNamara, Joel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Wiley & Sons
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 408
Dimensions:: 190 mm X 234 mm
Genre:: Geography
Condition:: New
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Get the most out of your GPS device with this comprehensive guide. GPS For Dummies helps you compare different technologies and units, learn how to create and use digital maps, and understand key concepts such as waypoints, tracks, and coordinate systems. You'll discover how to get more from your GPS device by learning about web-hosted mapping services, turning your cell phone or PDA into a GPS receiver, and using tools like Street Atlas USA, TopoFusion, and Google Earth. This book also covers the capabilities and limitations of GPS technology, how satellites and radio systems make it work, and what can affect your GPS reading. With GPS For Dummies, you'll be able to venture forth with confidence, exploring topographical maps, aerial imagery, and the sport of geocaching.

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