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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Have the Orienteering honor. | + | </noinclude>Have the Orienteering honor. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What do the acronyms GPS and DGPS stand for? | + | </noinclude>What do the acronyms GPS and DGPS stand for? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Know the history of the emergence of GPS and describe it briefly. | + | </noinclude>Know the history of the emergence of GPS and describe it briefly. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What are the factors that can interfere with a GPS signal? | + | </noinclude>What are the factors that can interfere with a GPS signal? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What is the margin of error for GPS? | + | </noinclude>What is the margin of error for GPS? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What is the purpose of a GPS receiver? What types of GPS receivers currently exist? Describe the usefulness of each one. | + | </noinclude>What is the purpose of a GPS receiver? What types of GPS receivers currently exist? Describe the usefulness of each one. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Know how to appropriately handle a GPS. What is the care we should use when handling it? | + | </noinclude>Know how to appropriately handle a GPS. What is the care we should use when handling it? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What are the applications of a GPS receiver and what are its limitations? | + | </noinclude>What are the applications of a GPS receiver and what are its limitations? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Use a file transfer software and connect it correctly to the GPS. | + | </noinclude>Use a file transfer software and connect it correctly to the GPS. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Install maps in the GPS and in the map transfer software. | + | </noinclude>Install maps in the GPS and in the map transfer software. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What are the types of maps that we can use in a GPS? Give examples. | + | </noinclude>What are the types of maps that we can use in a GPS? Give examples. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Demonstrate your ability to: | + | </noinclude>Demonstrate your ability to: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Turn on a GPS | + | </noinclude>Turn on a GPS |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | ||
:<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Find a point in the GPS | + | </noinclude>Find a point in the GPS |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | ||
:<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Enter a point in the GPS | + | </noinclude>Enter a point in the GPS |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | ||
:<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | :<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Calculate a route | + | </noinclude>Calculate a route |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | ||
:<b>e. <section begin=req12e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | :<b>e. <section begin=req12e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Enter a marked trail | + | </noinclude>Enter a marked trail |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12e /></b> | ||
:<b>f. <section begin=req12f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | :<b>f. <section begin=req12f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Walk a trail and map it out | + | </noinclude>Walk a trail and map it out |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12f /></b> | ||
:<b>g. <section begin=req12g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | :<b>g. <section begin=req12g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Transfer maps and data from the GPS | + | </noinclude>Transfer maps and data from the GPS |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12g /></b> | ||
:<b>h. <section begin=req12h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | :<b>h. <section begin=req12h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Transfer maps and data to the GPS | + | </noinclude>Transfer maps and data to the GPS |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12h /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12h /></b> | ||
:<b>i. <section begin=req12i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | :<b>i. <section begin=req12i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Select maps to be used | + | </noinclude>Select maps to be used |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12i /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12i /></b> | ||
| + | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
<b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> | <b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Follow a trail that you have not walked, at least 15 km and map out the path. Do the following: | + | </noinclude>Follow a trail that you have not walked, at least 15 km and map out the path. Do the following: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | ||
:<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Mark at least ten important points or of interest in this trail in your GPS. | + | </noinclude>Mark at least ten important points or of interest in this trail in your GPS. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | ||
:<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | :<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make a field report that contains: | + | </noinclude>Make a field report that contains: |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | ||
::<b>i. <section begin=req13bi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | ::<b>i. <section begin=req13bi /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>A printed copy of the map | + | </noinclude>A printed copy of the map |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13bi /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13bi /></b> | ||
::<b>ii. <section begin=req13bii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | ::<b>ii. <section begin=req13bii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>A route of the trail | + | </noinclude>A route of the trail |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13bii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13bii /></b> | ||
::<b>iii. <section begin=req13biii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> | ::<b>iii. <section begin=req13biii /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Notes and coordinates of the marked points | + | </noinclude>Notes and coordinates of the marked points |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13biii /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13biii /></b> | ||
| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
<b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> | <b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Make a comparison between the signal sent to the GPS device and the omniscience of God acting on a person. What spiritual lessons can you draw from this? | + | </noinclude>Make a comparison between the signal sent to the GPS device and the omniscience of God acting on a person. What spiritual lessons can you draw from this? |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req14 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req14 /></b> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:46, 22 July 2022
Orienteering with GPS
Skill Level
2
Year
2012
Version
18.11.2024
Approval authority
South American Division
1. Have the Orienteering honor.
2. What do the acronyms GPS and DGPS stand for?
3. Know the history of the emergence of GPS and describe it briefly.
4. What are the factors that can interfere with a GPS signal?
5. What is the margin of error for GPS?
6. What is the purpose of a GPS receiver? What types of GPS receivers currently exist? Describe the usefulness of each one.
7. Know how to appropriately handle a GPS. What is the care we should use when handling it?
8. What are the applications of a GPS receiver and what are its limitations?
9. Use a file transfer software and connect it correctly to the GPS.
10. Install maps in the GPS and in the map transfer software.
11. What are the types of maps that we can use in a GPS? Give examples.
12. Demonstrate your ability to:
- a. Turn on a GPS
- b. Find a point in the GPS
- c. Enter a point in the GPS
- d. Calculate a route
- e. Enter a marked trail
- f. Walk a trail and map it out
- g. Transfer maps and data from the GPS
- h. Transfer maps and data to the GPS
- i. Select maps to be used
13. Follow a trail that you have not walked, at least 15 km and map out the path. Do the following:
- a. Mark at least ten important points or of interest in this trail in your GPS.
- b. Make a field report that contains:
- i. A printed copy of the map
- ii. A route of the trail
- iii. Notes and coordinates of the marked points
14. Make a comparison between the signal sent to the GPS device and the omniscience of God acting on a person. What spiritual lessons can you draw from this?
