What's my grid?
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sh_wt
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @MeToddScott @UST_Survival I'll have to check that out, sounds neat! #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A6. Lay and long, just because I’ve known it the longest. UTM would be second. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @CathyRaeO @CathyRaeO @sh_wt @UST_Survival We're way too reliant on technology. It is one of the big reasons I teach kids in… https://t.co/groTeImGFE
t_jh2009
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A6) I'm old school so I'll go with latitude and longitude along with the North Star. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @USNGFlorida @MeToddScott That does sound neat. I bet that works better than the blazes they have now. They… https://t.co/EV2ioWcpXk
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @sh_wt and you would think with all those schools, someone would think of this! #gearmeout
PicklesTravel
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @sh_wt @MeToddScott @UST_Survival That's awesome! I didn't know about this but am thrilled that they're in MN! #GearmeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @CathyRaeO @sh_wt You are an amazing teacher when it comes to compasses. #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @CathyRaeO @sh_wt @UST_Survival Well said Mr. Nystrom. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 We go with what we know. Nothing wrong with Degrees Minutes and Seconds, for the most part. #gearmeout
USNGFlorida
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A6: A loaded Q. Lat/long has three(3) versions - has caused much operational friction. How many know t… https://t.co/mA9FRoTTmJ
kermode
A5 #gearmeout My training came from college and the US military: lat/longs, GPS, UTMs, MGRS, different datums. I’m fluent!
MeToddScott
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @sh_wt @UST_Survival that sounds really neat. I would be very pissed if it was a giant sign saying "yo… https://t.co/qFZP8otqrS
UST_Survival
Q7: Do you know the difference between magnetic & geographic north? Why might that be important? #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
RT @USNGFlorida: @UST_Survival A5: here is a good video: https://t.co/SlwKfpY1LW grid reader is covered! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @sh_wt Haha, I see what you did there. #GearMeOut
RCGibby73
sh_wt
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida Very true. All GPSes should come pre configured for MGRS/USNG. #GearMeOut
Scanachi
A2 Gov't maps are probably best since they'll account for periodic updates. Gas station & Chamber of Commerce maps… https://t.co/gnisPXWCEA
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A6. I'm still most comfortable with latitude & longitude, but have grown comfortable with UTM over time. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
You can easily determine your magnetic declination by going to https://t.co/NWOZqkTqUv #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A7 #GearMeOut The declination at my house is a hair over 10 deg west. Though the NOAA website is a great resource f… https://t.co/Kq3Ojv4gJq
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @sh_wt hey I am just going with the flow. #gearmeout
kermode
A6 #gearmeout Depends on what I’m doing. Hiking? UTM/MGRS is best. Aerial navigation over long distance? Lat/longs will do.
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @CathyRaeO @sh_wt @UST_Survival Thank you! #GearMeOut
sh_wt
RT @danielhuman: A7 #GearMeOut The declination at my house is a hair over 10 deg west. Though the NOAA website is a great resource for find…
sh_wt
RT @kermode: A6 #gearmeout Depends on what I’m doing. Hiking? UTM/MGRS is best. Aerial navigation over long distance? Lat/longs will do.
TorontoBoris
replying to @TorontoBoris @sh_wt I do remember learning about the UPS for the polar regions as well. But it always confused me. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
RT @sh_wt: You can easily determine your magnetic declination by going to https://t.co/NWOZqkTqUv #GearMeOut https://t.co/BakAdiJSUi
USNGFlorida
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @t_jh2009 until put in the wrong format and SAR team is sent 40 miles in wrong direction. it has happened t… https://t.co/q8LVP0D27R
sh_wt
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @t_jh2009 For sure, standardization on a grid system is preferable. Those different flavours of DMS ca… https://t.co/yiEOdxV1Zw
TorontoBoris
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival They don't always line up and once you're past 84 degrees north or 80 south (or do I got those two mi… https://t.co/edDKmAWy4i
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. If you don’t set the declination on your compass it impacts the routes you have chosen off your m… https://t.co/dsmvgi42Nn
MeToddScott
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@UST_Survival A7
growning up in Manitoba in the 80's your compass pointed north. it wasn't until I was doing a… https://t.co/JPzvT4KPP4
danielhuman
I generally use USNG but aircraft operate on lat/long. so I have both on my GPS screen #GearMeOut https://t.co/SKLSZ6UL5N
TaigaAdventures
RT @sh_wt: You can easily determine your magnetic declination by going to https://t.co/NWOZqkTqUv #GearMeOut https://t.co/BakAdiJSUi
kermode
A7 #gearmeout Depends on the gear used, but people also need to know how to calculate magnetic based on map age.
Bernardine
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7 Your compass will point to magnetic north, geographic north will be different. You need to adjust… https://t.co/LJf6xuIigL
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @CathyRaeO @sh_wt Thanks...the view from the "classroom" was even more amazing, as I recall!… https://t.co/OiroY7vvFD
sh_wt
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida Thanks for joining! It was great having you here and appreciate all your insights! 73 de VA7SCH #gearmeout
sh_wt
Q8: A person in your hiking party has broken their leg, how do you relay your grid coordinates to Search and Rescue… https://t.co/WCOLC2mLka
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #lp #TravelBlogger https://t.co/25EUXoMApF
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @CathyRaeO @sh_wt It sure was! #gearmeout