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

 
Publication number Date Published
00-06-015April 2000
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Author(s) Daniels, R.C., and R.H. Huxford
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.
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Keywords GPS, mapping, guidance, guidelines, information, shoreline