GPS Outdoors

GPS Outdoors
Author: Russell Helms
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2011-06-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0897327772
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For about $150 anyone can access the United States' multi-billion dollar GPS program. Using GPS Outdoors: A Practical Guide for Hikers, Bikers, Paddlers, and Climbers shows readers how to plug in and enhance most any outdoor experience. Whether a hiker on a weekend trip through the Great Smokies, a backpacker cruising the Continental Divide Trail, a mountain biker kicking up dust in Moab, a paddler running the Lewis and Clark bicentennial route, or a climber pre-scouting the routes up Mount Shasta, a simple handheld GPS unit is fun, useful, and can even be a lifesaver. Described in conjunction with today's most popular GPS software, easy to understand information enables readers to: - Plan a trip - Navigate along a route - Gather data from the outing - Analyze trip data after the trip Information is power, and a GPS unit is today's preferred tool to harness the power of navigational technology for a more enjoyable, more informative, and possibly safer outdoor experience.

Outdoor Navigation with GPS

Outdoor Navigation with GPS
Author: Stephen Hinch
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0899976506
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The most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available written by an acclaimed GPS instructor and aimed at outdoor adventurers of all kinds, covering the fundamentals of navigation and the latest in GPS receivers and technology, including GPS-enabled phones.

Outdoor Navigation with GPS

Outdoor Navigation with GPS
Author: Stephen W. Hinch
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0899976522
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Learn basic and advanced techniques for using GPS to enhance your favorite outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing. Hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, anglers—outdoor adventurers of all kinds—will find Outdoor Navigation with GPS an essential tool for making the most out of your backcountry trips. Along with an explanation of the fundamentals of traditional navigation, author Stephen W. Hinch shows GPS users everything from basic GPS navigation skills to advanced techniques such as creating custom maps and even how to select the most appropriate receiver. This comprehensive book includes more than 100 helpful diagrams and illustrations, and the new edition features details about the latest receivers from the top manufacturers. With years of experience as a GPS instructor, Stephen answers the most common GPS questions in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style. You will learn: Basics of how GPS technology works Essentials of wilderness navigation How to create and navigate to waypoints Advantages and limitations of GPS-enabled mobile phones Latitude and longitude, UTM coordinates, position formats, and map datums How to use GPS with Google Earth and Google Maps How to find your way if your GPS unit fails How to get started with fun activities like geocaching and orienteering Outdoor Navigation with GPS is useful for hiking, geocaching, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, backpacking, outdoor photography, mountain biking, and more!

Moving the Classroom Outdoors

Moving the Classroom Outdoors
Author: Herbert W. Broda
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2011
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1571107916
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Designed to provide teachers and administrators with a range of practical suggestions for making the schoolyard a varied and viable learning resource, Moving the Classroom Outdoors presents concrete examples of how urban, suburban, and rural schools have enhanced the school site as a teaching tool. --from publisher description.

Wilderness Navigation

Wilderness Navigation
Author: Bob Burns
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898869538
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A classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.

Location Systems

Location Systems
Author: Anthony LaMarca
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3031024788
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Advances in electronic location technology and the coming of age of mobile computing have opened the door for location-aware applications to permeate all aspects of everyday life. Location is at the core of a large number of high-value applications ranging from the life-and-death context of emergency response to serendipitous social meet-ups. For example, the market for GPS products and services alone is expected to grow to US$200 billion by 2015. Unfortunately, there is no single location technology that is good for every situation and exhibits high accuracy, low cost, and universal coverage. In fact, high accuracy and good coverage seldom coexist, and when they do, it comes at an extreme cost. Instead, the modern localization landscape is a kaleidoscope of location systems based on a multitude of different technologies including satellite, mobile telephony, 802.11, ultrasound, and infrared among others. This lecture introduces researchers and developers to the most popular technologies and systems for location estimation and the challenges and opportunities that accompany their use. For each technology, we discuss the history of its development, the various systems that are based on it, and their trade-offs and their effects on cost and performance. We also describe technology-independent algorithms that are commonly used to smooth streams of location estimates and improve the accuracy of object tracking. Finally, we provide an overview of the wide variety of application domains where location plays a key role, and discuss opportunities and new technologies on the horizon. Table of Contents: Introduction / The Global Positioning System / Infrared and Ultrasonic Systems / Location Esimation with 802.11 / Cellular-Based Systems / Other Approaches / Improving Localization Accuracy / Location-Based Applications and Services / Challenges and Opportunities / References

Outdoor Guide to Using Your GPS

Outdoor Guide to Using Your GPS
Author: Steve Featherstone
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2004-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781610602815
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No matter what you're doing in the outdoors, you may need help navigating from place to place-and remembering how to get back. A compass and a map are excellent tools, and knowing how to use them will make it even easier to learn how to use your Global Positioning System unit. The author has been involved with teaching people how to use GPS for many years. In this book he shares the answers to all the questions a novice might ask: What is GPS? How does it work? How accurate is it? Does it work anywhere? Is it for traveling on land as well as on the water? and more. Topics include: straight-line navigation, getting around obstacles, uploading maps and databases, entering waypoints, recording a breadcrumb trail, how to choose a GPS model and caring for your GPS. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Actual GPS screens are shown as the user sees them on his or her unit while navigating. In addition to a glossary of GPS terms and definitions, this book has a list of popular manufacturers, a list of software sources and an Index.

HowExpert Guide to Sports and Outdoors

HowExpert Guide to Sports and Outdoors
Author: HowExpert
Publisher: HowExpert
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2024-10-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:
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If you want to excel in sports, explore the great outdoors, and boost your athletic skills, then HowExpert Guide to Sports and Outdoors is the ultimate handbook. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply aiming to stay active and healthy, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to thrive. Packed with practical tips, expert insights, and step-by-step guidance, it’s designed to help you push your limits, discover new passions, and lead an active lifestyle. Here’s what you’ll discover inside: - Introduction — Learn how sports and outdoor activities promote fitness, adventure, and well-being. - Chapter 1: Fitness for Sports and Outdoor Activities — Build strength, endurance, and flexibility to maintain overall fitness. - Chapter 2: Popular Team Sports — Master essential skills and strategies for football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and rugby. - Chapter 3: Mastering Individual Sports — Improve techniques in tennis, golf, track and field, martial arts, and swimming. - Chapter 4: Outdoor Adventure Sports — Prepare for hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, camping, and mountain biking with essential tips. - Chapter 5: Water-Based Sports and Activities — Explore surfing, paddleboarding, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing. - Chapter 6: Winter Sports — Learn skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and ice climbing techniques. - Chapter 7: Extreme Sports — Experience skydiving, paragliding, bungee jumping, base jumping, and parkour safely. - Chapter 8: Unique Sports and Outdoor Activities — Try fun activities like disc golf, ultimate frisbee, geocaching, and axe throwing. - Chapter 9: Wildlife and Nature Exploration — Enjoy bird watching, nature photography, animal tracking, foraging, and stargazing. - Chapter 10: The Business of Sports and Outdoors — Discover careers in coaching, guiding, adventure tours, and sports media. - Chapter 11: Youth Sports and Outdoor Activities — Learn how to engage kids in sports and outdoor fun. - Chapter 12: Technology in Sports and Outdoor Activities — Use fitness trackers, GPS devices, and apps to boost performance. - Chapter 13: Sustainable Sports and Recreation — Adopt eco-friendly practices to reduce your environmental footprint. - Chapter 14: Inclusivity in Sports and Outdoors — Make activities accessible for all ages, genders, and abilities. - Chapter 15: Sports and Outdoors for All Ages — Adapt sports to maintain an active lifestyle throughout all life stages. - Chapter 16: Staying Active as You Age — Explore low-impact sports, intergenerational activities, and lifelong fitness. - Chapter 17: Embracing Sports and Outdoor Adventure — Reflect on the joy of competition and exploration as you continue your active journey. - Chapter 18: Appendix — Access resources including a glossary, websites, recommended books, gear checklists, and safety tips. Why this guide is essential: - Comprehensive Coverage: From popular sports to unique adventures, this guide equips you for an active life. - Practical Tips: Gain actionable steps to improve fitness, master techniques, and prepare for outdoor experiences. - Expert Insights: Learn strategies from athletes and outdoor enthusiasts for skill-building and personal growth. - Lifelong Fitness: Discover adaptable activities for all ages, promoting lasting fitness and well-being. Whether you want to excel in competitive sports, explore new adventures, or maintain lifelong fitness, HowExpert Guide to Sports and Outdoors offers all the insights you need to succeed. Ready to elevate your skills, explore the outdoors, and achieve lasting fitness? Get your copy of HowExpert Guide to Sports and Outdoors today and embrace a life full of excitement, exploration, and health. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.

Mobile Multimedia Communications

Mobile Multimedia Communications
Author: Jonathan Rodriguez
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2012-10-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642351557
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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th International ICST Conference on Mobile Multimedia Communications (MOBIMEDIA 2010) held in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2010, which was accompanied by the First International Workshop on Cognitive Radio and Cooperative Strategies for POWER Saving (C2POWER 2010), the Workshop on Impact of Scalable Video Coding on Multimedia Provisioning (SVCVision 2010), and the First International Workshop on Energy-efficient and Reconfigurable Transceivers (EERT 2010). The 59 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions and are organized in topical sections on advanced techniques for video transmission; multimedia distribution; modelling of wireless systems; cellular networks; mobility concepts for IMT-advances (MOBILIA); media independent handovers (MIH-4-MEDIA); and IP-based emergency applications and services for next generation networks (PEACE).

Mountains for Mortals: New England

Mountains for Mortals: New England
Author: Nancy
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2012-01-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897327845
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Although New England contains three of the four most densely populated states in the country, there are still numerous natural sites to be explored in this beautiful area, and this detailed guide catalogs the most unique and scenic mountains. From Mount Katahdin in Maine to the peaks above the coastline, the finest hikes are included here, along with beautiful photographs of the land and precise directions and descriptions.