Canadian
Power & Sail Squadrons Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance
Navigating
with GPS
This
seminar will introduce you to the versatile Global Positioning
System (GPS) receivers that are now common in
everyday life.
GPS is one of the technical marvels of the space age which has
put exceptional accuracy into the hands of anyone who will
take the short time needed to learn about its pros and cons.
Within this course you will find simple explanations of the
system which makes GPS so effective as a navigational aid, and
methods of extracting the maximum navigational information
from your equipment. Improved position information, course
planning and real time speed/direction data improves your
boating safety and cruise enjoyment but reduces transit time
and fuel consumption.
Take the opportunity to attend Navigating with GPS. The
results may surprise you.
Topics:
Electronic
Navigation
Navigation
Fundamentals
Global
Positioning
Navigation
Techniques
Other Uses for
GPS Installation
Performance Evaluation (of GPS Receiver)