Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter & Gps

Burns, Bob

ISBN 10: 1594859450 / ISBN 13: 9781594859458

Editore: Mountaineers Books, 2015

3rd edition. 190 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.45 inches. In Stock. Codice articolo 1594859450

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Over 100K copies sold
The official navigation textbook used in outdoor education courses by thousands of students Map and compass skills remain the foundation for traveling safely in the wilderness This new third edition is a major and complete update of the popular textbook: Improved throughout for clarity, with chapter objectives presented at the beginning of each chapter and summaries, skills check mini-quizzes, and practice problems listed at the end Updated descriptions of the most current maps, compasses, altimeters, and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers Updated declination maps for the United States and the world (declination changes over time and compasses must be adjusted for a specific location to provide correct readings) Much-expanded GPS chapter, including interfacing the GPS receiver with the home computer, maximizing battery life, and using the GPS function on a "smart" phones (along with a description of their limitations) Additional information on non-GPS navigational techniques Recommended websites, apps, and other sources of useful navigational information

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Titolo: Wilderness Navigation: Finding Your Way ...
Casa editrice: Mountaineers Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Brand New
Edizione: terza edizione