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More Information on GPS
There are many sources for more information on GPS and navigation.
The sources listed here are just a few of the books, magazines, and Internet
addresses that deal with GPS. Your local library is a good source for
technical books on GPS and navigation.
GPS Information Center
The GPS Information Center provides general information on the Global
Positioning System and satellite status. This center is operated by U.S.
Coast Guard for the Department of Transportation, and was established
to provide information and to serve as a point of contact for civilian
GPS users.
• Voice telephone recording for constellation status: (703) 313-5907
• Computer bulletin board: (703) 313-5910 (up to 14,400 bps)
(8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity)
• 24 hour operator: (703) 313-5900; fax: (703) 313-5920
A Comprehensive Guide to Land Navigation with GPS
An excellent book written by Noel J. Hotchkiss and published by Alexis
Publishing. ISBN No: 0-9641273-2-6. This book uses the Magellan
Trailblazer to discuss and describe land navigation with a GPS receiver.
The book is very easy to read and gets into detail the art of navigating
with GPS. (Available from Navtech Seminars.)
Newsgroups (Internet)
Several USENET newsgroups have occasional postings related to GPS.
Some of the more popular newgroups for GPS are:
• sci.geo.satellite-nav
• rec.aviation.products
• rec.boats
• sci.space
• sci.space.news