[OSM-newbies] Triangulation using GPS w/ magnetic compass
Matt Maxon
osm at mattmaxon.com
Wed Mar 11 12:09:23 GMT 2009
Kelly Jones wrote:
> Has anyone tried this approach?
>
As others have said... No the GPS isn't a suitable surveying instrument
The Pocket Transit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunton_compass
This is one inexpensive and used properly accurate device
It can be mounted on a tripod which IMO is essential for this type of
surveying
There are many out of copyright books that would cover what you need to
know
Matt
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