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Revision as of 21:34, 8 January 2019
| # | Question | Answer |
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Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail. |
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Will a GPS work well in heavy fog? |
Yes. | |
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Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard? |
Yes | |
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Is a GPS effective in a canyon? |
no, (probably not) | |
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The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as? |
Declination. | |
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How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS? |
With WAAS, 1m. Without WAAS 10-15m. | |
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Can you use a South American compass in North America? |
Only if it has a global needle. | |
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What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness? |
pace counter, compass, altimeter, GPS | |
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What does declination mean? |
It's the difference in degrees between True North and Magnetic North for a region. | |
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Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR. |
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| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
|
Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail. |
| |
|
Will a GPS work well in heavy fog? |
Yes. | |
|
Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard? |
Yes | |
|
Is a GPS effective in a canyon? |
no, (probably not) | |
|
The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as? |
Declination. | |
|
How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS? |
With WAAS, 1m. Without WAAS 10-15m. | |
|
Can you use a South American compass in North America? |
Only if it has a global needle. | |
|
What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness? |
pace counter, compass, altimeter, GPS | |
|
What does declination mean? |
It's the difference in degrees between True North and Magnetic North for a region. | |
|
Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR. |
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