Global Positioning System

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Global Positioning System is the first book to guide socialscientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through theprocess of collecting field data from start to finish. * * Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPSfieldwork project. * Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understandlanguage. * Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection. * Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collectionissues. * Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data withingeographic information systems.

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John Spencer

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"An invaluable resource for social, economic or health researchersand practitioners who want to add a geographic component to theirwork." Uwe Deichmann, Development Research Group, WorldBank "This information will help users collect data at an appropriatelevel of accuracy in the most effcient manner. This nuts-and-boltsapproach addresses such topics as training field-workers; creatingequipment checklists; logistics; and safety in the field."ArcUser, October - December 2004 "An excellent introduction and field guide on GPS for the socialsciences ... The book makes a valuable addition to any referencecollection on geographical research." Singapore Journal ofTropical Geography
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