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Wilderness navigation: finding your way using map, compass, altimeter & GPS
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Prescott College - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
GV200.4.B87 1999
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GV200.4.B87 1999
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Prescott College - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
GV200.4.B87 2004
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GV200.4.B87 2004
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Prescott College - CIRCCOLL - Circulating Collection
GV200.4.B87 2015
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9780898869538
9781594859458
9780898866292
9781594859458
9780898866292
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Regular Print - Third edition.
Chapter 1 Map Basics 13 --
Understanding Map Types and Terms 14 --
Using USGS Topographic Maps 15 --
Reading Topographic Maps 16 --
Knowing the Limitations of Maps 28 --
Customizing and Modifying Maps 28 --
Carrying Maps on a Wilderness Trip 29 --
Finding and Buying Maps 30 --
Importance of a Map 31 --
Chapter 2 Compass Basics 32 --
Types of Baseplate Compasses 33 --
Selecting and Purchasing a Compass 40 --
Bearings 41 --
Bearings in the Field 42 --
Magnetic Declination 46 --
Back Bearings 50 --
Bearings on a Map 51 --
Practicing with a Compass 54 --
Tips and Cautions for Compass Use 55 --
Map and Compass: A Checklist 57 --
And for the Last Time 58 --
Chapter 3 Orientation with Map and Compass 60 --
Point Position 61 --
Line Position 62 --
Area Position 63 --
Orienting a Map 65 --
Direction and Bearing of the Slope 66 --
A Reminder 67 --
Chapter 4 Navigation with Map and Compass 69 --
Map and Compass Navigation 71 --
Compass Alone 71 --
Using Intermediate Objectives 73 --
Intentional Offset ("Aiming Off") 73 --
Parallel Path 74 --
Navigating around an Obstruction 75 --
Always Keep the Return Route in Mind 76 --
A Reminder 77 --
Chapter 5 Lost! 79 --
How to Avoid Getting Lost 80 --
Staying Oriented en Route 85 --
What If You Do Get Lost? 89 --
Survival 91 --
Chapter 6 More About Maps 93 --
Using the Latitude and Longitude Coordinate System 93 --
Using the UTM Coordinate System 96 --
Navigation Using GPS and UTM Coordinates 100 --
Datum, Zone, and Latitude Bands 100 --
Other Coordinate Systems 102 --
Range, Township, and Section 103 --
Distance Measurement on a Map 106 --
Pace 108 --
Slope (Grade) Measurement on a Map 109 --
Chapter 7 More About Compasses and Geomagnetism 114 --
Where to Get Declination Information 114 --
Changes in Declination 117 --
Dip 121 --
Using a Clinometer 122 --
Other Types of Compasses 125 --
Chapter 8 Altimeter 130 --
What an Altimeter Is and How It Works 131 --
Types of Altimeters 131 --
Precision and Accuracy 133 --
Effects of Barometric Pressure on Altimeters 134 --
Effects of Temperature on Altimeters 134 --
Cautions When Using an Altimeter in Wilderness Travel 135 --
Using an Altimeter in Wilderness Travel 135 --
Chapter 9 Global Positioning System 139 --
Selecting a GPS Receiver (or Unit or Device) 141 --
Getting Started with GPS 144 --
Using a GPS Receiver in Wilderness Navigation 144 --
Interfacing a GPS Receiver with a Home Computer 346 --
Limitations and Pitfalls of GPS Receivers 148 --
Coping with the Limitations of GPS Receivers 150 --
Using the GPS Function in Smart Devices 152 --
Precautions When Using Smart Mobile Devices for Wilderness Navigation 157 --
Chapter 10 Wilderness Routefinding 160 --
Trip Planning and Preparation 160 --
On the Trail 162 --
In the Forest 164 --
In the Desert 366 --
In Alpine Areas 167 --
On Snow 168 --
On Glaciers 171 --
Moats and Bergschrunds 173 --
Bootprint 173.
From the Book - Regular Print - Second edition.
USGS Topographic Maps
Limitations of Maps
Customizing and Modifying Maps
Carrying Maps on a Wilderness Trip
Where to Get Maps
The Importance of the Map
Compass Basics
Types of Base Plate Compasses
Bearings in the Field
Magnetic Declination
Back Bearings
Bearings on the Map
Practicing with the Compass
Tips on Compass Use
The Map and Compass: A Checklist
Orientation with Map and Compass
Point Position
Line Position
Area Position
Orienting a Map
Direction and Bearing of the Slope
A Reminder
Navigation with Map and Compass
Compass Alone
Using Intermediate Objectives
The Intentional Offset ("Aiming Off")
The Parallel Path
Navigating around an Obstruction
Always Know Where You Are Headed, and Consider the Return Route
Lost!
How to Avoid Getting Lost
What If You Do Get Lost?
Distance Measurement on the Map
Slope Measurement on the Map
Range, Township, and Section
More About Compasses and Geomagnetism
Where to Get Declination Information
Changes in Declination
Dip
Using the Clinometer
Other Types of Compasses
The Altimeter
Types of Altimeters
Effects of Weather on Altimeters
Precision and Accuracy
Effects of Temperature on Altimeters
Cautions When Using the Altimeter in Wilderness Travel
Orientation
Navigation
Decision Making
Use of Bearing of the Slope with the Altimeter
The Global Positioning System
Selecting a GPS Receiver
Getting Started with GPS
Using a GPS Receiver in Wilderness Navigation
Orientation Using GPS and UTM Coordinates
Navigation Using GPS and UTM Coordinates
Datums, Zones, and Bands
Limitations of GPS Receivers
Wilderness Routefinding
On the Trail
In the Forest
In Alpine Areas
On Snow
Wands
On Glaciers
Moats and Bergschrunds
The Bootprint
The Art of Wilderness Routefinding.
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