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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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== Declination == | == Declination == | ||
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{{quote-page|Navigation/Declinations}} | {{quote-page|Navigation/Declinations}} | ||
- | + | If you're wanting to update the declination or get it for somewhere else, use: | |
- | If you're wanting the declination for somewhere else, use: | + | |
http://magnetic-declination.com/ | http://magnetic-declination.com/ | ||
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http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php | http://geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/calc/mdcal-eng.php | ||
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+ | == 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 | ||
== Training == | == Training == |
Current revision
Contents |
[edit] Maps
- see Maps
[edit] Declination
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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
[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 Quiz Jorgensen
- Map & Compass Skills Test Jorgensen
- Map training booklet Jorgensen
- Coordinate systems lesson