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		+	== Maps ==
		+	* see {{subpage|Maps}}
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	== Declination ==		== Declination ==
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-	Use this link to find out what the current declination is in the Pincher Creek area:
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-	http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/apps/mdcal-r-eng.php?lat_deg=49&lat_min=30&lat_dir=1&lon_deg=114&lon_min=0&lon_dir=-1
	{{quote-page|Navigation/Declinations}}		{{quote-page|Navigation/Declinations}}
		+	If you're wanting to update the declination or get it for somewhere else, use:
		+	http://magnetic-declination.com/
		+	or
		+	http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php
-	If you're wanting the declination for somewhere else, use:	+	== Coordinate conversion ==
-	http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php	+	* UTM <-> lat/long
		+	** map datum: WGS84/NAD27
		+	** http://www.synnatschke.de/geo-tools/coordinate-converter.php
		+	** tested out by about 8m compared with eTrex GPS
		+	** fails to parse DM.MM
		+	* DMS.S <-> DM.MM <-> D.DDD
		+	** http://www.pgc.umn.edu/tools/conversion
	== Training ==		== Training ==
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	* [[SAR Fundamentals/Compass practical and pacing]]		* [[SAR Fundamentals/Compass practical and pacing]]
	* [[SAR Fundamentals/GPS practical]]		* [[SAR Fundamentals/GPS practical]]
		+	* [[Legal Land Description]]
		+	* {{subpage|Question bank}}
		+	* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 01 17u-scan.pdf}}
		+	** {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 02 41u-scan.pdf}}
		+	* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 04 10u-scan.pdf}}
		+	** {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 05 33u-scan.pdf}}
		+	* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 07 15u-scan.pdf}}
		+	* {{link|Image:Members:2013-02-20 01 08 56u-scan.pdf}}
		+	* {{subpage|Coordinate systems lesson}}

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Contents 1 Maps 2 Declination 3 Coordinate conversion 4 Training

[edit] Maps

• see Maps

[edit] Declination

Navigation/Declinations:

Pincher Creek, February 2020: 13 deg 38' E Lethbridge, February 2020: 13 deg 12' E Banff, February 2020: 14 deg 36' E

If you're wanting to update the declination or get it for somewhere else, use: http://magnetic-declination.com/ or http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php

[edit] Coordinate conversion

• UTM <-> lat/long
  • map datum: WGS84/NAD27
  • http://www.synnatschke.de/geo-tools/coordinate-converter.php
  • tested out by about 8m compared with eTrex GPS
  • fails to parse DM.MM
• DMS.S <-> DM.MM <-> D.DDD
  • http://www.pgc.umn.edu/tools/conversion

[edit] Training

The following lesson plans are available:

• Understanding UTM Coordinates ver. 3.0 (odp) (pdf)
• SAR Fundamentals/Navigation, part 1
• SAR Fundamentals/Navigation instruments theory
• SAR Fundamentals/Compass practical and pacing
• SAR Fundamentals/GPS practical
• Legal Land Description
• Question bank
• Map Math Exercise Jorgensen
  • Map Math Exercise answer key
• Map Math Quiz Jorgensen
  • Map Math Quiz answer key
• Map & Compass Skills Test Jorgensen
• Map training booklet Jorgensen
• Coordinate systems lesson