Monday, May 27, 2013

Chapter 3: Mapping the Earth's Surface

Geocaching, GPS & Global Mapping


Geocaching is a game of sorts wherein an item is placed at a specific destination and then the coordinates are given to a different party for the purpose of them eventually discovering that location. GPS’s come in handy here as the coordinates are fed into the device and specific points of the mystery item are given out and made able to track. As a device, the GPS is now widely available, expanded from its original use strictly by government personnel, the military and scientists. Now most cars come with the device built-in, and remarkably, the system connected to more than twenty four satellites orbiting the Earth is compacted and at ready disposal of the majority. This picture was taken during a field trip taken to geocach as a class, and although a bit hard to see, I am holding the green capsule from the day.    

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