Learn to bring GPS data into Google Earth and Google Maps, and just as easily, put features from those maps into your GPS! This workshop builds on basic concepts from GPS Basics by providing exploring the ways in which GPS can be used in combination with Google mapping software.
Google Puts the G in GPS materials
Learn to collect GPS data in the field, then use it to create your own custom map using Google Earth and Google My Maps. Also, discover how to take any location from Google Earth and Google My Maps and send it to your GPS receiver for use in the field.
The workshop materials consist of the workshop manual (PDF), the presentations (PPT) and the folders shown in the manual (ZIP).
The manual contains the following sections:
1. Data Collection - Waypoints
2. Data Collection - Tracks
3. Download GPS data to use in Google Earth
4. View your GPS data in Google Earth
5. Mark points to visit in Google Earth
6. Upload KML's to your GPS
7. Waypoint Navigation
This link will direct the user to the GIS/GPS materials download site. A form must be filled out before the user will have access to the workshop materials. The information collected in this form will be used for internal reporting only.
Format: PDF
URL: http://extension.unh.edu/GISGPS/GISINFO.cfm?crs=21
Creator: Geospatial Technologies Training Center