num_pages: 408
description: GPS For Dummies gives new meaning to finding yourself. In fact, with a GPS (global positioning system) receiver, you can determine precisely where you are anywhere on this planet. If you’re are planning on buying a GPS receiver or if you have one and want to get your money’s worth, this guide tells you what you need to know, Basic GPS principles and concepts such as waypoints, routes, tracks, and coordinate systems Written by Joel McNamara, avid outdoorsman, adventure racer, search and rescue team member, and author of Secrets of Computer Espionage, GPS for Dummies is ideal for both ordinary travelers and exotic explorers. It covers a world of GPS info such A companion Web site has links to all kinds of free maps and resources. So explore on your computer and then explore for real! With GPS for Dummies, y ou’ll find yourself having adventures!
language: English
title: GPS For Dummies
titlecomplete: GPS For Dummies
genres: Computers, Geography
ratings_count: 29
publisher: For Dummies