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have members who want to do a course? Make a group
booking or talk to us about running the courses for
you at a time that suits you.
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Overview
An introduction to use of GPS equipment in
conjunction with map products. The session to
run as a single event with an emphasis on
practical field work.
Where
To be held above The Map Shop - Office 7, 1st
Floor, 2 Peel St, Adelaide.
When
Commencing at 1:15 pm, Saturday, 3rd June
2017. Completion by 5:15 pm. (following course
2 April 2016)
Cost
$75.00 per attendee to cover cost of course;
handouts and the AUSLIG basic Map Reading Guide
included. Payment to be received by 24 May 17.
Bookings
There will be only 8 places available. Initial
booking to Anthony Stephens at The Map Shop
on 8231-1033 or 8231-2033
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WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY OFFERING THIS
SERVICE
We have a lot of experience and knowledge regarding GPS
units, their uses and limitations so we make those
skills available to our customers and the public via
several courses introducing the use of GPS and the
popular GPS compatible software, OziExplorer.
Practical use of
the GPS
Introduction to
OziExplorer
Practical
use
of
the GPS
An introduction to the use of GPS equipment in
conjunction with map products for hiking and 4WD. The
session runs as a single event with an emphasis on
practical field work. We assume no knowledge of GPS or
map reading skills. Includes:
Subject Matter
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Practical Exercises
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Introduction to GPS - uses, history,
constellation
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GPS accuracy criteria - incl differential
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The problem - getting earth on flat paper
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Grids and Projections AMG, WGS, MGA
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Setting up the GPS
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Locating oneself - GPS to map
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Waypoints
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Point to point
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Routes
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Advanced - outline only Interface to PC
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Comparison of popular models of GPS
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Introduction to OziExplorer
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Overview
An introduction to use of OziExplorer in
conjunction with GPS. The session to run as a
single event with an emphasis on practical work.
Where
To be held above The Map Shop - Office 7, 1st
Floor, 2 Peel St, Adelaide.
When
Commencing at 1:15 pm, Saturday, 5th March
2016. Completion by 5:15 pm. (following course
7 May 2016)
Requirements
Attendees are expected to bring their own laptop
and GPS input device.
Cost
$75.00 per attendee. Payment to be received by 29
Feb 2016.
Bookings
There will be only 8 places available. Initial
booking to Anthony Stephens at The Map Shop on
8231-1033 or 8231-2033
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Introduction
to OziExplorer
An introduction to use of OziExplorer in conjunction
with GPS. The session runs as a single event with an
emphasis on practical work.
Subject Matter
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Practical Exercises
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Introduction to OziExplorer - uses,
history
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Program layout
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Viewing and storing maps
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GPS data format
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Program configuration & GPS connection
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Moving Map
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Waypoints
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Routes and Tracking
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Printing options
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What maps are available?
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Expanding OziExplorer - 3D display &
OziEx CE
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A more advanced OziExplorer/GPS
course is available when there is sufficient
demand. Attendees are expected to have completed
the
first course.
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