Navigation basics, Introduction – Garmin GPS 48 User Manual

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NORTH

“ACTIVE FROM”

WAYPOINT

NORTH

DTK

CROSSTRACK ERROR

BRG

TRK

GROUND SPEED

DISTANCE

“ACTIVE TO”

WAYPOINT

“ACTIVE LEG”

Navigation

Basics

INTRODUCTION

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The GPS 48 provides steering guidance and navigation

information using degrees, a measurement measured in a
clockwise direction from a north reference. North is described
as 000º, east as 090º, south as 180º, and west as 270º. The
diagram and compass rose below provide a graphic illustration
of the navigation terms used by the GPS 48. More information
on basic navigation and GPS are available at your local library
or bookstore.

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