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== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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* [http://ftp2.cits.nrcan.gc.ca/pub/canmatrix2/50k_pdf/ topo maps]
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* see {{subpage|Maps}}
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* {{link|Image:Members:2014-01-04_20_33_05u-scan.pdf}}
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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
 
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{{quote-page|Navigation/Declinations}}
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If you're wanting to update the declination or get it for somewhere else, use:
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If you're wanting the declination for somewhere else, use:
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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 ==
== Coordinate conversion ==
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* UTM <-> lat/long; DMS.S <-> DM.MM <-> D.DDD
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* UTM <-> lat/long
** map datum: WGS84/NAD27
** map datum: WGS84/NAD27
** http://www.synnatschke.de/geo-tools/coordinate-converter.php
** http://www.synnatschke.de/geo-tools/coordinate-converter.php
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** test out by about 8m compared with eTrex GPS
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** tested out by about 8m compared with eTrex GPS
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** fails to parse DM.MM
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* DMS.S <-> DM.MM <-> D.DDD
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** http://www.pgc.umn.edu/tools/conversion
== Training ==
== Training ==

Current revision

Contents

[edit] 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

[edit] Training

The following lesson plans are available:

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