gps - the satellite guide for the outdoors

Brief history of orientation - Operating principles of GPS - Small guide to the instrument - To each his own - GPS is not a compass - Practical techniques - GPS and cartography - GPS and computers - GPS maintenance and problem solving.
Where I am? The answer to this question is not always simple, especially if it is asked among the dunes of a desert or in the midst of a thick fog on top of a mountain. The GPS system today offers, at reasonable costs, an extremely precise answer to this question. However, the conscious use of a GPS instrument requires knowledge of some usage techniques, to allow anyone to get lost safely, with the certainty of being able to find themselves and return to base without difficulty. This manual explains, in simple and easy to understand language, all the techniques for moving smoothly in unknown territories, whether it is a walk on the hills behind the house or an exploration in the tropical jungle. The use of GPS is in fact the application of the technique of using an instrument and as such can be learned easily, learning it from those who use it every day for their work.
Massimo Ravara, an architect working in the survey and topography sector, has been applying GPS-related technologies in his work and travel for years. Massimo D'Eramo, pioneer of the application of GPS technology in Italy, boasts collaborations with the CAI, the Italian Army, the Carabinieri and numerous public and private bodies. Luca Sannazzari has over fifteen years of experience in the use of GPS first in the nautical field and subsequently in
Where I am? The answer to this question is not always simple, especially if it is asked among the dunes of a desert or in the midst of a thick fog on top of a mountain. The GPS system today offers, at reasonable costs, an extremely precise answer to this question. However, the conscious use of a GPS instrument requires knowledge of some usage techniques, to allow anyone to get lost safely, with the certainty of being able to find themselves and return to base without difficulty. This manual explains, in simple and easy to understand language, all the techniques for moving smoothly in unknown territories, whether it is a walk on the hills behind the house or an exploration in the tropical jungle. The use of GPS is in fact the application of the technique of using an instrument and as such can be learned easily, learning it from those who use it every day for their work.​