GPS for Mariners, 2nd
Edition summarizes essential global positioning system concepts, explains
the buttons, screens, and menus of your GPS receiver, and answers all your
questions. Filled with helpful illustrations and hands-on examples, this
complete and practical guide shows you how to:
- Become an informed GPS buyer and user
- Connect GPS to your computer, autopilot, and radar
- Navigate with GPS using waypoints and routes
- Use an electronic chartplotter or navigation software to plan
and monitor your course
- Utilize the many functions in your GPS to safely and
enjoyably reach your destination whether under sail or power
- Enhance your receiver's performance with WAAS, DGPS, and
proper antenna placement
- Master advanced techniques
"A must-buy for both experienced and novice boaters who
want to get the most from their GPS navigation systems." – Kenneth J.
Cirillo, vice president, C-Map/USA
"Great book! GPS for Mariners shows boaters how
to use GPS with charts and even how to use digital charts for planning and
navigating with your GPS." – Edward D. Markham, president, Maptech
Inc.
"A must-read for anyone planning to navigate with GPS."
– Robert P. David, past president, National Boating Federation, former
national education officer, U.S. Power Squadrons |
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