[gps-talkusers] Re: what are examples of how latitude and longitude are used?
- From: "Kim Lookingbill" <seadolphink@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 20:09:48 -0400
Hi: - Latitudes and longitudes are used more often then you probably are
aware of and are quite critical in the daily use of your fire and law
enforcement officers. Many agencies depend on tracking things using GIS
systems (though GIS systems are not blind-friendly, it still is a critical
tool when trying to pinpoint an exact location. Most your #911 operations
depend highly on latitudes and longitudes especially when its in a urgent
situation when the person in dire need is unable to provide a address or
location. Latitudes and longitudes are often recorded when taking air,
water, and other geographic samples as well. It would also be critical to
record a latitude/longitude to identify locations of buried gas, electric,
water, etc., lines especially in a high construction area. Well, I could go
on but then its too much like work, and it's a holiday weekend in the US, so
the shop is closed "smile". All the best. - Kim
Kim Lookingbill
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Subject: [gps-talkusers] what are examples of how latitude and longitude are
used?
Hi!
What are some examples of how Latitude and Longitude are used in an every
day situation? I can see where an airplane pilot would use this but why is
this on our gps units?
I am fascinated simply because I would like to come on the geocaching trip
in September to Maine and would like to know a little more about how to
apply this part of the gps because I have a feeling we just might be given
some clues using this branch of the gps.
Thanks.
Mary Ellen Earls
Remember! Today is the Tomorrow you thought about yesterday.
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