Huxley College's Institute for Spatial Information & Analysis
(Global Positioning System)
A half-day hands-on training
Open to WWU faculty, students and staff
(no charge, no credit)
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
9:30-12:30 (Rain or Shine)
Arntzen Hall 14/16 (Spatial Analysis Computer Lab)
Topics covered:
· Basic GPS principals and applications
· GPS equipment available at WWU
· Field exercise collecting GPS data using Garmin GPSmap60
· Downloading GPS data using ArcGIS
· Discussion of
o GPS accuracy and use in GIS for analysis
o Other GPS receivers
o Data Dictionaries
o Differential Correction
· Web links and sources for additional information
Please register ahead of time (space is limited)
For more information or to register:
Stefan · 650-2949
Notes:
These workshops are offered each quarter for the students, faculty and staff of WWU.
No prior GIS or GPS knowledge is required.
Students intending to use GPS for class projects or research are encouraged to attend, as are those with a general interest in GPS.
Feel free to bring along personal hand held GPS equipment as well.
In case of inclement weather, proper attire is advised.
