This event is part of
A half day course designed to develop skills in GPS usage and map generation skills from the data on the GPS
Presenter: Geoff McKernan – NECMA Wodonga Date/Times: Saturday Jan 22nd 2011 Location: Baranduda venue to be confirmed – lunch provided Cost: Free for Baranduda/Kiewa Catchment Landcare members otherwise $15 per course which entitles 1 year membership Further information and Expressions of Interest Please contact Tony Marsh by 4th December (earlier appreciated) if interested and to advise dates and times that may be suitable for you so that appropriate arrangements can be made Email: greencomputing@gmail.com Phone: 60208668 or Mobile: 0417687842
Access the promotional flyer for this event in pdf format here
Participants will learn:
• How to use a GPS to record waypoints or points of interest
• Using a GPS to record a route
• How to download GPS data to a computer
• Use the GPS data to generate maps indicating location of waypoints and routes
Course Content
• Background on GPS capabilities and usage
• Hands on GPS data recording in the field
• Access DSE website and use available software to generate maps