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GPS: In & Out
of the
ClassroomPresented By:
Brian Smith & Kim Agar
GPS: Global Positioning System
- Originally set up by the military.
- Uses satellite transmission to find location.
- Opened up to public use in 1993, but was not accurate until 2000.
- Needs a connection of at least 3 satelites for accurate location information.
- Uses latitude and longitude to track location.
Uses for Handheld GPS Units• Geocaching
• Self Guided Tours:
- history
- geography
- ecological awareness
concepts
• Hiking
• Driving directions
GPS Units Owned by HFL High School
Garmin Geko 101 (now discontinued):
• very basic unit
• more time consuming to program
• not as accurate
Garmin Rino 101:
• also a two way radio
• more options and accuracy
• slightly easier to program and navigate
• Marking a location, or waypoint, is the function that allows you to put a specific location to be found into the GPS unit.
• There are two ways to do this:
- You can mark the location when you are physically there, or
- You can mark a location by manually entering the coordinates (often found on a website like geocaching.com)
Geko Screen
Rino Screen
Marking a Waypoint
Finding the Waypoint…
…the best part!
Finding the Waypoint1. Get to the Main Menu Page.
2. Go to Waypoints.
3. You can select either by name or nearest.
4. Highlight your waypoint choice.
5. Select Go To.
6. A compass screen will appear with distance and arrow.
*You must be moving for the arrow to be accurate!
Other Nifty FeaturesOn the Rino:
• when you call each other, it logs your location as a waypoint
• both units show degree of accuracy
• during your spare time (note sarcasm) you can learn the many “moves” this guy has and what each one means!
More Nifty Features
• All four of these features can be changed. Some of the choices include:
- bearing
- heading
- speed
- zillions more…
One Last Cool Thing…
On both units, you can:
• Use all kinds of symbols to categorize each waypoint.
• Name all waypoints
Enjoy!!
Contacting Us(like you’d want to?)
Brian C. Smith
• Office: (585) 383-6630
Kim Agar• 624-7050