Global Positioning System is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.
- Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.
- Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.
- Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
- Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.
- Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
Part I: Understanding GPS.
2. Why Use GPS?.
3. What Is GPS?.
4. Coordinate Systems And Datums.
5. GPS Considerations: Getting Started.
Part II: Utilizing GPS.
6. Developing A GPS Project.
7. Project Fundamentals.
8. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data And Methods.
9. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Field Resources.
10. Fieldwork Planning And Preparations: Data Quality And Logistics.
11. Transitioning To Fieldwork.
12. Post-Fieldwork Processing.
13. Utilizing GPS Data Within Geographic Information Systems.
14. Conclusion.
References Cited.
Appendix A: GPS Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Sample Field Instrument.
Appendix C: UTM Zones.
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