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Scoobert's Map & Compass Lecture Outline
MAP
- USGS Quads and printed maps; Map Datum
- UTM Grid vs. LAT/LON
- Pitfalls of LAT/LON
- Map Features
- Scale
- Contour lines
- Other symbols
- Section, Township, Range (quick overview)
- Various software & printing your own maps
- Map Tools
- Compass
- Transparencies
- Calipers, ruler, triangles, etc.
COMPASS
- Taking a bearing
- Boxing the needle
- Dominant eye
- Setting Declination (Variation)
- True North vs. Magnetic North
- What to look for when purchasing one
- Baseplate
- Mirror
- Clinometer
- Declination adjustment
- Interesting facts/how does it work
- Hemisphere specific
- How does it point north?
- Changing magnetic field
GPS
- Changing Position Format & Data Sets
- Calibrating your compass & altimeter
COMBO & Navigation
- Finding magnetic declination on your GPSr
- How to calculate your position and plot it on a map
- Intentional Offset
Many thanks to Scoobert for putting this together and hosting the lecture!
Last update: Sat 6/2/2007 06:30 PDT
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