Ebook: Global Positioning System: A Field Guide for the Social Sciences

Global Positioning System is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.

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• Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.
  
• Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.
  
• Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
  
• Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.
  
• Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.

Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–6):
Chapter 2 Why use GPS? (pages 7–25):
Chapter 3 What is GPS? (pages 26–33):
Chapter 4 Coordinate Systems and Datums (pages 34–49):
Chapter 5 GPS Considerations: Getting Started (pages 50–70):
Chapter 6 Developing a GPS Project (pages 71–75):
Chapter 7 Project Fundamentals (pages 76–88):
Chapter 8 Fieldwork Planning and Preparations: Data and Methods (pages 89–112):
Chapter 9 Fieldwork Planning and Preparations: Field Resources (pages 113–132):
Chapter 10 Fieldwork Planning and Preparations: Data Quality and Logistics (pages 133–145):
Chapter 11 Transitioning to Fieldwork (pages 146–169):
Chapter 12 Post?Fieldwork Processing (pages 170–178):
Chapter 13 Utilizing GPS Data within Geographic Information Systems (pages 179–195):
Chapter 14 Conclusion (pages 196–203):