Map Reading & Satellite Navigation Course

01st - 03rd April 2011

Most of us have a GPS, but do we know how to use them correctly?
Do we know how to use their full potential?
Mr GPS in South Africa (SA 4x4) Kevin Bolton will teach you
what this marvelous piece of equipment is all about!

This course has been created specifically with outdoor enthusiasts in mind.

R1250 per person (incl. VAT) for GPS Training.
For accommodation costs, please go to "Accommodation".

Please note that a GPS can be hired for a nominal amount
for use during the course should you require one.



This Satellite Navigation Orientation Course is:
  • SAQA (South African Qualification Authority) listed.
  • Garmin SA accredited (the only accreditation in South Africa).
  • And presented at 3 universities in South Africa.

    • o UNISA (University of South Africa)
    o Johannesburg University
    o Tshwane University of Technology


Introduction to Map Reading
1. Map Reading Terminology
2. Basic Navigation Skills

Map Reading
1. Scales
2. Cross Sections to determine line of sight / slope
3. Types of maps
4. Map Symbology
5. Map colours
6. Relief (Contours, Spot Heights, Trig Beacons, Shading)
7. Datums
8. Projections
9. Co-ordinates
10. Direction

Times Zones

Compass Navigation
1. Magnetic declination
2. Compass orientation

Map Orientation

Map Reference System

Practical (Plotting & scaling off of co-ordinates)

Route Planning
- Route plan.
- Route log.

Other Navigation Methods
1. Terrain Orientation
2. Celestial (Sun & Moon)
3. Dead Reckoning (Compass)
4. Radio Navigation
a. Omega System
b. Decca Chain
c. Loran C
5. GPS

Satellite Navigation Theory
1. History of Satellite Navigation
2. The NAVSTAR system
3. Differential GPS
4. New technologies / systems

Faults & Errors in the system

The different screens of a GPS

Menus and sub menus

Configuration of the GPS to the your needs (Setup)

Standards

Navigation Functions
(GoTo, Routes and TrackBack)

Practical
(as a group and individually)

Satellite Navigation Software
1. Configuration of the Software package on the computer.
2. Using the software package as a planning tool.
3. Up- and Down-loading of data from a computer.
4. Analysing of download data.

Practical exercise on computer.

ENDS.



Please note that a minimum of
10 participants are required to run this course.

Training Price includes:
- Expert GPS Training by Kevin Bolton
- Course notes
- Course Certificate.



Cancellations by Participant:
In the event of cancellation of a booking by a participant, and he/she is unable to
find a immediate paid up replacement, and provided that KJ Bolton Consultant has
15 days or more notice in writing, the participant will receive a refund for the
amount paid minus a 25% cancellation fee. No Refunds will be made for cancellations
received within 15 days of the course commencement date.

Cancellations:
In the unlikely event of the course being cancelled or postponed KJ Bolton Consultant
and if an alternative date can be offered by KJ Bolton Consultant is unacceptable to
the participant the participant shall be entitled to a full and immediate refund.

Indemnity:
All participants will be obliged to fill in, sign and return
an indemnity form before the course commences (on the day).



For more information, or to make a booking, please contact:
Jacqui Ikin on 082-338-8809 or email at jacqui@stoneyridge.co.za.
Click here to e-mail Jacqui


Kevin Bolton Consultants focuses on Satellite Navigation in the specialist fields of Satellite Navigation Consulting,
Satellite Navigation Training, GPS Mapping & Support, GPS Hire, GPS Sales,
and any other Satellite Navigation related activity (eg Team Building).

He also offers a GPS Helpline regarding the purchasing of a GPS and any problems that you may experience with your receiver.
Contact Kevin (082-564-3639) for assistance.

http://www.gpsconsultants.co.za.