# Presentation: 592738

## Navigation 1

**Navigation 1**

- GPS for Fire Management & ICS

**Notes:**
Navigation 1

## Navigation 1

**Navigation 1**

**Objectives:**
- Set up a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for navigation.
- Manually create three waypoints by entering three sets of coordinates.
- Complete the navigation exercise.

**Notes:**
Navigation 1

Objectives:
Set up a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for inputting coordinates.
Manually create three waypoints by entering three sets of coordinates.
Complete the navigation exercise.

## GPSMAP76S Button Functions

**- Advance to next page****- Press and hold to turn electronic compass on/off**

**Go to previous page or exit an open menu**

**- Locks in selected options**
**- Press and hold to mark new waypoint**

**Press once to open page menu, or twice to open Main Menu**

**Map zoom**

**Power on/off and backlight/contrast**

** ****Select navigation**
** ****Press and hold for man overboard**

**Use rocker key to select menu options, scroll alphabet and pan map**

**Notes:**
GPS Map76 Button Functions

	Button functions for the Garmin GPSMAP 7S6.
	Press and hold down the red lamp power button to power up the receiver.

## Power Up the GPS Receiver

- Press and hold the Power/Light button for two seconds to turn the receiver on. Press Enter button three times to skip disclaimer statements.

- The GPS Information Page appears.

**MENU**

- Press menu button twice to access Main Menu.

**Notes:**
Power Up the GPS Receiver

A good time to check receiver battery power. Remind students to always check power levels prior to each mission.

## Set Up Receiver for New Waypoints

- Open Main Menu and select Location tab. Select correct coordinate system and datum for the incident or mission.
- Hddd mm ss.s = lat/long, degrees, minutes and seconds.
- When using GPS with a map, it’s advisable to set north reference to true north to match the map.

***Set up datum and coordinate system before creating new waypoints!***

**Notes:**
Set Up Receiver for Waypoints

	Reinforce to students that the GPS receiver datum and coordinate system must be set up prior to their entering coordinates to create new waypoints.

## Set Up Receiver for New Waypoints

- ...Change datum and coordinate system to match second set of coordinates you’ll be given. Create new waypoints from coordinates derived with this datum and coordinate system.

- Set up receiver to create first waypoint from paper map coordinates (match datum and coordinate system).

- After creating first waypoint in GPS receiver...

**Notes:**
Set Up Receiver for Waypoints

	It can’t be stressed enough to students that the GPS receiver datum and coordinate system must be set up prior to their entering coordinates to create new waypoints.
	Since the students will be given coordinates in two different datums and coordinate systems, they must set up their receivers for each configuration prior to entering the coordinates into their receivers. This slide is meant more as a reminder to students to check the configuration of their receivers before inputting data.
	The first coordinates will come from a point marked on the paper USGS maps (see earlier slide). Instructor may choose to change the coordinate system from UTM to lat/long if desired, but the second set of coordinates given to them on a sheet of paper must be in a different system (if first coordinates from map are UTM, then other coordinates hsould be in lat/long, etc.). Use degrees, minutes and seconds as the lat/long format to match NWCG standards.

## Create New Waypoint

- To create a new waypoint, press and hold the Enter/Mark button until the Mark Waypoint page appears.

- Press Enter button to open selected field for editing.

**ENTER**

- Select Location using rocker key (field will be highlighted in black).

**ENTER**

**Notes:**
Create New Waypoint

	To create a new waypoint, press and hold the Enter/Mark button until the Mark Waypoint page appears. This can be done even if the receiver is not acquiring satellites, or is in “GPS off” mode.
	To edit waypoint coordinates, highlight each value (number will turn white inside a black box). Use rocker key to toggle up or down to select new value. Toggle rocker key right to move to next number. Toggle right to move to next line of coordinates. When done, press Enter button to lock in new coordinates.

## Editing Mark Waypoint Fields

**Editing Mark Waypoint Fields**

- Press Enter button when finished editing a field.

**Waypoint name**

**ENTER**

- Press rocker key left-right to move edit box, and up-down to change text.

- Digits inside black boxes are selected for editing.

**Coordinates**

**Date/time**
**(don’t edit)**

**Waypoint symbol**

**Elevation may be edited if known**

**Notes:**
Editing Mark Waypoint Fields

	Don’t edit the date/time field because this information is used in GIS. Editing Elevation and Depth fields is not necessary. Use the rocker key to select a field for editing, then press Enter open that field for editing. Press rocker key left or right to move among digits in a field opened for editing. Press the rocker key up or down to change letters or numbers in a field. Press Enter button to exit edit mode in a field.
	Caution: before exiting Mark Waypoint screen, verify that coordinates are correct before closing the page. Just one incorrect number can cause a substantial error on the ground.

## Create First Waypoint

- Instructor will walk you through the process of creating a new waypoint. Follow along with your own receiver to create the first waypoint, then proceed on your own to create the remaining two waypoints.

**Notes:**
Create First Waypoint

	Use the Elmo 3D projector to walk students through the process of creating the first waypoint from the coordinates provided to them on the handout. Let students create the remaining two waypoints on their own.

## Navigate to Waypoint with Map Page

**Navigate to Waypoint with Map Page**

**Option 2**: From any page, press NAV button once, and select GoTo Point.

**MENU**

**NAV**

- Either method accomplishes the same result: navigation using the Map page.

**There are two options for navigating to a waypoint using the Map page**.

**Notes:**
Navigate to Waypoint

	Impress upon students that there are usually at least two ways to perform the same task in the receiver.
	The point of this exercise is to get students to accomplish a very simple navigation exercise. 
	Demonstrate using Elmo overhead 3D projector. Show students how to use Map page to navigate to a waypoint visually on the map by simply heading in the direction of the waypoint.

	 Option 1: Press Menu button twice to access Main Menu and select Points from list. Select Waypoints from list and press Enter. Choose desired waypoint to navigate to from the Points list. Press Enter button to open that waypoint information page and select Map option. Press Enter button to go to the Map page.

	Option 2: From any page, press NAV button once, and select Go To Point.

	Place flagging or something to identify the waypoints on the ground prior to start of this lesson.

## Navigating to a Waypoint

- Press NAV button once. The Navigation menu appears. Select Go To Point. Press Enter button.

**Notes:**
Navigating to Waypoint 	

	This slide has two animations that require mouse clicks.
	The Map Page displays current location and nearby waypoints The navigator can simply move toward any waypoint using this screen without further assistance from the receiver. Data fields at the right of the map can be turned on or off as desired. Data fields can also be changed to provide other information to the user.
	When using the GPS receiver with a map, orient the receiver’s map to north up to match the map.

## Navigating to a Waypoint

**Option 1**: Choose GOTO. The better choice, with more navigation options.

**Option 2**: Choose Map. Navigating using *only* the Map page. Simple, but not as useful.

**Notes:**
Navigating to Waypoint

	Option 1, GOTO, provides more navigation information, and works with the electronic compass.
	Option 2, using the Map provides only a graphical display of the destination waypoint in relation to the receiver’s current position. When Map option is used, the Map display zooms to that point, which may not show the receiver’s current position. The user may have to zoom out to see both his/her current position and the destination waypoint.

## Navigating to a Waypoint

**Navigating to a Waypoint**

**Option 1**: GOTO provides valuable navigation information. Data fields can be set to show bearing, distance and other information. Electronic compass is linked to GOTO.

**Notes:**
Navigating to a  Waypoint

	Option 1, GOTO: Can use electronic compass to navigate with this option. Draws a straight line from current GPS receiver location to destination waypoint (may not be desirable). Data fields can be changed or turned off as desired.
	Option 2, Map: Cannot use electronic compass to navigate with this option. Data (showing bearing, distance to waypoint, and coordinates at waypoint) at top of screen is not editable. Destination waypoint has white arrow pointing to it.

## Navigating to a Waypoint

**Navigating to a Waypoint**

**Notes:**
Navigating to Waypoint

	The Map Page displays current location and nearby waypoints The navigator can simply move toward any waypoint using this screen without further assistance from the receiver. Data fields at the right of the map can be turned on or off as desired. Data fields can also be changed to provide other information to the user.
	When using the GPS receiver with a map, orient the receiver’s map to north up to match the map.

## Using GOTO Compass to Navigate

- * Using compass consumes more battery power.

**Using GOTO Compass to Navigate**

- Name of destination waypoint
- (available only with GOTO)

- Direction to GOTO waypoint

- Indicates electronic compass is on

**Notes:**
Using GOTO Compass to Navigate

	Press and hold Page button at any time to turn electronic compass on or off.
	Gray line at top of compass points in direction receiver is aimed. Arrow points in direction of destination waypoint. Data fields at top of page can be changed or turned off.

## Exercise

- After creating new waypoints with the provided coordinates, proceed with the navigation exercise. Upon completing the exercise return to the classroom.

**Exercise**

**Notes:**
Exercise

	Instructor has handed out sheets with coordinates to enter into the GPS receiver. Be sure to set up your receiver for the proper datum and coordinate system before entering coordinates!
	After entering the coordinates, proceed with the navigation exercise. Upon completing the exercise return to the classroom.

## 		N 44° 15’ 39.9” 	W 121° 08’ 41.2”

**1.) Source:  USGS Map**
**Location Format: Degrees,Minutes,Seconds (hddd****° mm’ ss.s”)**
**Datum: NAD 27 CONUS**
**	****	****N 44****°**** 15’ 39.9” ****	****W 121****°**** 08’ 41.2”**
**2.) Source:  Dispatcher**
**Location Format: Degrees,Minutes,Seconds (hddd****° mm’ ss.s”)**
**Datum: NAD 83**
**	****	****N 44****°**** 15’ 35.0”****	****W 121****°**** 08’ 45.0”**
**3.) Source: Helicopter Pilot**
**Format: Degrees Decimal Minutes (hddd mm.mm’)**
**Datum: WGS84**
**	****	****N 44****° ****15.580’****	****W 121****° ****08.685’**

**Notes:**
Navigation 1

Objectives revisited:
Set up a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for inputting coordinates.
Manually create three waypoints by entering three sets of coordinates.
Complete the navigation exercise.

## Navigation 1

**Objectives revisited:**
- Set up a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for navigation.
- Manually create three waypoints by entering three sets of coordinates.
- Complete the navigation exercise.

**Notes:**
Navigation 1

Objectives revisited:
Set up a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for inputting coordinates.
Manually create three waypoints by entering three sets of coordinates.
Complete the navigation exercise.