Navigation and Seamanship (1+1)

How to Use GPS

The best way to learn how to use GPS is to have a GPS receiver and try it out in practice. It will always be accompanied by detailed Instructions in the form of a handbook that explains how to perform the measurements etc.

GPS receivers come in different sizes, from small, handheld ones to bigger, more complex systems.

All the models of GPS will have the following basic functions,

1. Satellite Visibility and Acquiring the satellite signals
2. Waypoints and Track
3. Map
4. Compass Page
5. Position, Speed , Altitude and Direction