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GPS for Dummies by Chad Mcnamara (2004, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764569333
ISBN-139780764569333
eBay Product ID (ePID)30249805
Product Key Features
Book TitleGPS for Dummies
Number of Pages408 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicNavigation, Special Interest / Adventure, Outdoor Skills
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Transportation, Sports & Recreation
AuthorChad Mcnamara
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-102594
Reviews"at over 350 pages you can be sure to find the answers to most of your questions!" ( Boat Mart , July 2007)
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal629.045
Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: All About Digital Maps.Chapter 1: Getting Started with Digital Maps.Chapter 2: Dissecting Maps.Part II: All About GPS.Chapter 3: GPS Fundamentals.Chapter 4: Grasping Important GPS Concepts.Chapter 5: Selecting and Getting Started with a GPS Receiver.Chapter 6: Using GPS with a PDA.Chapter 7: Geocaching.Part III: Digital Mapping on Your Computer.Chapter 8: Digital Mapping Hardware Considerations.Chapter 9: Interfacing a GPS Receiver to a Computer.Chapter 10: Using GPS Manufacturer Mapping Software.Chapter 11: Finding Places and Coordinates.Chapter 12: On the Road with DeLorme Street Atlas USA.Chapter 13: On the Ground with Maptech Terrain Navigator.Chapter 14: From the Air with USAPhotoMaps.Chapter 15: Creating and Using Digital Maps with OziExplorer.Chapter 16: Going Three Dimensional with 3DEM.Part IV: Using Web-hosted Mapping Services.Chapter 17: Saving and Editing Street Maps.Chapter 18: Navigating Web Road Maps.Chapter 19: Exploring Web Topographic Maps.1Chapter 20: Overhead Image Web Sites.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 21: Ten Great GPS and Map Web Sites.Chapter 22: Ten Map Printing Tips.Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Athletes.Index.
SynopsisFind GPS waypoint data, discover geocaching, and more Choose a GPS receiver, make your own maps, and get on - or off - the road Here's what you need to make the most of that handy, portable GPS gadget and all its amazing features! Pick the right receiver for you, create a map from your front door to Aunt Tillie's six states away, venture into new places with confidence, explore the high-tech treasure hunting sport called geocaching, and much more. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover: Understand how GPS works Discover how to select and use GPS receivers Find places and coordinates Choose and get the most from mapping software Get into geocaching Navigate Web maps, 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 Written by Joel McNamara, avid outdoorsman, adventure racer, search and rescue team member, and author of Secrets of Computer Espionage, GPS for Dummies is ideal for both ordinary travelers and exotic explorers. It covers a world of GPS info such as: Choosing features for a GPS receiver, including the screen, an alarm, built-in maps, an electric compass, an altimeter, antennas, interface modes, and more Systems for traveling on the main roads and systems for exploring off the beaten path Using GPS with a PDA (personal digital assistant) Computer requirements for different mapping choices Topographic map software from Maptech, DeLorme, and National Geographic that's for off-road use Using Web-hosted mapping services, including street maps, topographic maps, aerial photos, and U.S. government-produced maps Incorporating GPS receivers into outdoor workouts, with tips for specific sports including cycling, golf, rowing, and more A companion Web site has links to all kinds of free maps and resources. So explore on your computer and then explore for real! With GPS for Dummies, y ou'll find yourself having adventures!, 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 Written by Joel McNamara, avid outdoorsman, adventure racer, search and rescue team member, and author of Secrets of Computer Espionage, GPS for Dummies is ideal for both ordinary travelers and exotic explorers. It covers a world of GPS info such as: Choosing features for a GPS receiver, including the screen, an alarm, built-in maps, an electric compass, an altimeter, antennas, interface modes, and more Systems for traveling on the main roads and systems for exploring off the beaten path Using GPS with a PDA (personal digital assistant) Computer requirements for different mapping choices Topographic map software from Maptech, DeLorme, and National Geographic that's for off-road use Using Web-hosted mapping services, including street maps, topographic maps, aerial photos, and U.S. government-produced maps Incorporating GPS receivers into outdoor workouts, with tips for specific sports including cycling, golf, rowing, and more A companion Web site has links to all kinds of free maps and resources. So explore on your computer and then explore for real With GPS for Dummies, y ou'll find yourself having adventures, Here's what outdoor enthusiasts and travelers need to know about choosing and using a GPS (global positioning system) receiver; making and using digital maps, including topographic and three-dimensional maps; basic cartography principles; using a PDA or cell phone as a GPS receiver; and getting into the popular hobby of geocaching. .
LC Classification NumberG109.5
