Publication Summary

Title

Using Global Positioning Systems (GPS): How it Works, Limitations, and Some Guidelines for Operation

Month-Year PublishedApril 2000
Online Availability
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Short Description

A primer to assist new users in understanding how the GPS system works. Information on identifying GPS receivers suitable for particular needs, collecting data in the field, and transferring data to geographic information systems (GIS) for analysis or mapping is included.

Publication Number00-06-015
Author(s)Daniels, R.C., and R.H. Huxford
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Number of pages 37
Keywords GPS, guidance, guidelines, information, mapping, shoreline

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