I can tell you that within our SAR unit we use the Garmin eTrex line, except for the first model released in that line as it does not hold any maps nor does it...
to my knowledge there are no "durability" tables. I have been using the Garmin Map 76 with an external antenna and have had no problems. This unit has gone...
... As one more datapoint, I've found that the Garmin 60C[S] gets the best reception when reception is limited, such as under heavy tree cover next to big...
From extensive personal experience with both Garmin e-Trex Vista and the Garmin 60CS units, I would have to give a big plus to the 60CS. The e-trex is a good...
Jeff like everyone else I don't have a rating chart for GPS durability but our team has used 25 RINO units (120-130 models) for the last year and a half. The...
Hi Brad, very interesting report! If you like the 120/130s you will love the 530 -- for all the reasons you mentioned. Surprisingly, the color screen is...
Ken, The system described below is used mostly for generating search maps for large groups with many teams often using additional community volunteers. I...
Brad, great description! Here's a link to a google maps overlay for Google Earth. http://bernhard.sterzbach.de/googlemapsoverlay.html Also, an overlay for UTM...
Hello U all members... I am new to this group and i need help. I am a student just completing my Bechlor's degree in computer science from Pakistan. I am doing...
Hi you all there. I am working on a tracking systema but i have a little confusion about the Latitude , Longitude and altitude and also understanding the...
The data that comes out of a particular GPS receiver is usually from the NMEA string. Typically most will output a GGA string which contains a variety of...
hi, I am working on the estimation of deformation rate of the Himalaya using GPS and i just want to know that how to calculate the strain of a particular area...
You're going to need some serious GPS gear for this. At least a RTK system (kinematic). Following article may get you going in the right direction: ...
GPS expo 2006 clones and group site http://www.geocities.com/gpswendover/ (the official site) has now at least two copies that I found in google. One (the...
... net I have found only partial and outdated information regarding the use of topographic maps. http://info.aprs.net/wikka.php?wakka=SAR The bottom line is...
I saw Topo mentioned on here a couple of times. That reminded me of some new functionality of "gpsbabel" that was just added: Gpsbabel can now extract the...
In order to try to get people with similar interests collected together in one place, we now have the "SAR_APRS" yahoo group. We intend to keep the focus on...
hi I would like te learn if any one knows When scanning the search area from the air with aircraft are forestry areas or dense forestry areas scanned or...
Jim, It depends on who is doing the scanning. Our police dept has FLIR on their helicopter. a local sheriffs dept does not and uses eyes only. The Civil Air...
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Hey Emrah - this how we do it! The Ultimate SAR Dog equipped to do his own aerial recon! Don't need no stinkin' buzzards. See attached. ;o) On the serious...
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