Chapter 1 Introduction

What I hope to accomplish in this book.

Which GPS receivers I address.

My experiences and qualifications

A brief history of this book

Nomenclature

Synopsis

Chapter 2 How GPS Works

Basic GPS

Selective Availability, SA

Differential GPS

Basic GPS

WAAS

What your GPS does when it starts up

Chapter 3 Issues

Proficiency

How to become proficient

GPS fixation

GPS dependence

Operator Error

Accuracy

Hazards not depicted

Signal Availability

Detecting Signal Loss

Channel marker collisions

Traffic in Low Visibility

Using GPS to avoid collisions

GPS and Terror

Chapter 4 Choosing a GPS receiver

Total Cost

Mapping GPS

Mapping data

Which map product?

Unlock areas on CD-rom

U.S. GPS outside of the basemap area

Memory requirements for maps

Memory availability

Processor Speed

Display Screen

Available data fields

Marine vs. Generic

Aviation GPS Receivers

Built in Altimeter and Compass

Number of Channels

Less than 12 channels

More than 12 channels

WAAS or non-WAAS

Antenna Location and Type

Mounting

Automotive use

Auto routing and pedestrian use

Dead Reckoning

Multiple Uses

Where to get more information

Laptops and PDA’s

Specific Garmin Models

Garmin eMap

eTrex (basic) and Geko

Garmin GPS 72

Garmin GPS III Plus

Garmin eTrex Vista, Legend, and Venture

Garmin GPS 76

GPS V

Garmin GPS Map 176

Garmin 196 and 295

Magellan

Lowrance

Other Manufactures

Chapter 5 Waypoints

Appropriateness of data

Mark Present Position

Marking on the map screen

Projecting a point

Understanding some mapping basics

Datums

Datum Example

A little extra background on datums

Location Format

Latitude and Longitude

UTM, Universal Transverse Mercator

Various other Grids

Specialized Charts and Maps

From the Internet

Mapping Programs

Delorme Map Print Pack (U.S. Only) www.delorme.com

Microsoft Streets and Trips

GPS Manufactures’ Mapping and Data Software

National Geocgraphic http://maps.nationalgeographic/top

Ozi Explorer www.oziexplorer.com

Other software

Ordinary Road Maps

Chapter 6 Navigation Terminology

What is North?

Magnetic North

Grid North

TRACK—synonym TRK or COG (Course over Ground) or HEADING

BEARING

TURN

COURSE-- synonym DTK(desired track)

TKE, Track error

TO COURSE, COURSE TO STEER

OFF COURSE, XTK (cross track error)

Terminology Example

Chapter 7 Navigation Displays

Map Display

Bearing Pointer, Compass, or RMI

HSI or Course Pointer

Highway Screen

Other navigation screens

Which screen should you use?

Setting up the map display for navigation

Lines

Detail

Data Fields

The variations:

Chapter 8 Two Dimensional Vehicle Navigation

When this chapter does not apply:

Technique

Navigating to a point using BEARING and TRACK information

Steering

Homing verses tracking

Sighting

TURN Sensitivity

Navigating along a line using bearing information

Navigating along a line using COURSE information

Navigating to a point using course information

Great Circle

Chapter 9 Two Dimensional Navigation on foot

Warning

Which activities does this chapter apply to?

Track vs. Heading

Track

Heading

What data and displays are still useful without TRACK?

Basic BEARING and a compass technique

Which Screen to navigate with

Magnetic North

Other navigation clues

More Tricks

Using True North

Aligning the GPS screen

Triangulation

Foot navigation for the urban tourist

Equipment

Finding Points of Interest

Routes

Navigating

More information on using a Map and Compass

Chapter 10 Routes

Warning:

What is a route?

First leg uses the second waypoint

Evaluating routes

Waypoint and leg sequencing

Creating a route using the map display

Garmin

Magellan

Technique 1

Technique 2

Enroute GOTO

Is the receiver capable of an enroute GOTO?

Executing an enroute GOTO

Example: Setup of Manchester Channel

Example: Route between a chain of lakes

Chapter 11 Path navigation

Using the computer to create the route

Magellan adaptive technique

Another example

Chapter 12 Using Maps with an unknown or no grid

A little math of conversion review

Bearing reciprocal calculation technique

Creating Waypoints from known Waypoints

Bearing and Distance method

UTM method

Example using a reference point

END relative to reference points

Some Bearing and Distances

How well did the methods work?

Chapter 13 Advance techniques for generic maps

Bearing from two points method

User Grid Overview

Map Requirements

User Grid Preview

User Grid Technique

1. Renumber the grid if necessary

2. Enter the reference point into the GPS

3. Measure the point on the map in grid terms

4. Calculate meters per grid:

5. Calculate GPS scale:

7. Get Northing of the reference point.

8. Set User Grid False Northing to:

9. You are finished setting up the GPS.

User Grid Summary and worksheet

Chapter 14 Connecting your GPS to the computer

Connecting the GPS to your Computer

Software

G7toWin

http://www.gpsinformation.org/ronh/

EasyGPS

www.easygps.com

Chapter 15 Rowing, Kayaking, and Sailing

Rowing

Rowing promotion

GPS techniques

Sailing

VMG, Velocity Made Good

Hazards

Chapter 16 Odds and Ends

Man Overboard – MOB

Measuring with a map display

Tracks

Chapter 17 Links and Further Reading

Marine GPS use

Aviation use

GPS information

Map and Compass Information

Cartographic information

Rowing

Kayaking

Geocaching and other different uses