GPS For Dummies

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You are here. Read on to see how to use GPS to get where you're going!Got a GPS unit? Planning to buy one? Here's how to get all the benefits from that handy device. Most GPS receivers do much more than their owners realize. This book covers the basics (waypoints, tracks, coordinate systems) but also tells you all about using digital maps and Web-hosted mapping services, so you can venture forth with confidence.Get the latest — up-to-date information on the capabilities of popular handheld and automotive Global Positioning SystemsMake sense of maps — learn more about how to read a map and how to get more from the free maps available onlineA little technology — discover a bit about GPS technology and understand its capabilities and limitationsWhat to look for — when choosing the right GPS receiver for youCompute this — find out about digital mapping software and how to interface your GPS receiver with your computerWhere am I? — understand what can affect your GPS reading and how accurate it will beGet me there — find your way around with Street Atlas USA®, TopoFusion, Google Earth, and other toolsOn and off-road — explore topographical maps, aerial imagery, and the sport of geocachingGPS at sea — navigate the waters using your GPS with fish finders and nautical chartsOpen the book and find:The difference between smart and static mapsWhat a Geographic Information System isHow to work with map coordinate systemsHow satellites and radio systems make GPS workWhat GPS features you need for different activitiesWhy a cell phone with GPS capability isn't the same as a GPS unitHow to compare mapping softwareWhat you need to start geocaching

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You are here. Read on to see how to use GPS to get where you're going!