GPS and Geocaching
GPS
•Definition – GPS = Global Positioning System
•GPS uses a grid of satellites orbiting the earth to triangulate your position on the ground.
Using a GPS
•Waypoints - sets of coordinates.
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•Coordinates are ordered sets of numbers that describe an exact position on the earth. Degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude. |
•Routes – a path to a destination consisting of multiple waypoints.
Geocaching - WWW.GEOCACHING.COM
•Definition- a sport where you use a GPS to find hidden items (caches) at coordinates around your neighborhood or the world!
•Cache – typically a waterproof container like Tupperware or an ammo box.
This is a picture of one of my Travel Bugs (left) and I've attached a mini thermometer to it. (right)
A Tour of Geocaching.com
Example of a Cache - The Old Prison Cache in Rutland State Forest
My Travel Bugs - aka My Trackables
Where Have My Travel Bugs Been? : France > Sri Lanka > Saudi Arabia >Texas
Where Have My Travel Bugs Been? : Rutland > New Hampshire > Hawaii > Oregon > Washington