GPS at UT Map Services
Would you like to borrow a GPS unit?
UT Map Services lends three Garmin GPSmap 76CSx and three GPSmap 76S GPS units.
These units circulate to students, faculty, and staff. The
units are WAAS (wide area augmentation system) enabled and
capable of returning accuracy
of better than three meters 95 percent of the time. These units
also feature a digital compass and a barometric altimeter.
(To
reserve a GPS unit, please contact UT Map Services at 974-4315).
Using the Garmin GPSmap 76CSx and GPSmap 76S
The Garmin GPSmap 76CSx and 76S can be used for navigation and data collection. Using DNR Garmin, a freeware program, it is possible to convert Garmin waypoint files into ESRI shapefiles that can be easily used in a GIS program. In addition, Map Services has purchased Garmin MapSource Topo and MapSource City Navigator North America mapping software that can be downloaded to the GPS units to provide more detailed background maps. These programs can also be used to download routes and waypoints to the GPS units.
Summary of GPS Circulation Policy
- GPS units circulate for seven days.
- GPS units circulate only to students, faculty, and staff of UT.
- Patrons are required to sign a statement agreeing to the GPS loan policy.
- Patrons are required to take a 10 minute orientation on GPS usage the first time they check out a unit. After the first circulation, a record is kept showing that the patron has completed the orientation.
- (see complete policy)
Enormous GPS Links & Resources Page
Garmin GPSmap 76CSx Receiver Links
Garmin GPSmap 76S Receiver Links
Map Service's Favorite GPS Links
Garmin GPSmap 76CSx Receiver Links
GPSmap 76CSx Quick Reference Guide — http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP76CSx_QuickReferenceGuide.pdf
A 2-page PDF file.
GPSmap 76CSx Owner's Manual — http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP76CSx_OwnersManual.pdf
A 64-page PDF file.
GPSmap 76CSx Quick Sheet (Backpacker Magazine) — http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/downloads/quicksheets/garmin_gpsmap76csx.pdf
GPSmap 76CSx Description — https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=351
GPSmap 76CSx Specifications — http://www8.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76csx/spec.html
GPSmap 76CSx Review — http://gpsinformation.us/gps60c/g76Creview.html#GPSmap%2076Cx
GPSmap 76CSx Yahoo Discussion Group — http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Garmin_GPSmap_76C/
GPSmap 76CSx USB Drivers — http://www8.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=591
Garmin GPSmap 76S Receiver Links
GPSmap 76S Quick Start Guide — http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP76S_QuickStartGuide.pdf
An 18-page PDF file.
GPSmap 76S Owner's Manual — http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP76S_OwnersManual.pdf
A 76-page PDF file.
GPSmap 76S Description — https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=183
GPSmap 76S Specifications — http://www8.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76s/spec.html
GPSmap 76S Review — http://www.gpsinformation.net/waas/g76s/g76s-map.html
GPSmap 76S Yahoo Discussion Group — http://groups.yahoo.com/group/garmin_map76_s/
GPS Related Tutorials
GPS Tutorial — http://www.trimble.com/gps/index.shtml
An excellent introduction to GPS from Trimble.
EasyGPS Tutorial — http://www.lib.utk.edu/cic/tutorials/easygps/easygps.html
Learn how to transfer data between a GPS unit and a computer.
GPSVisualizer Tutorial — http://www.lib.utk.edu/cic/tutorials/gpsvisualizer/gpsvisualizer.html
Learn how to display GPS data on maps, and how to save and print GPS data text
files.
Other GPSVisualizer Tutorials — http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/tutorials/index.html
DNR Garmin (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) — http://thoreau.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/Training/WebHelp/Training.htm#DNRExt/dnrgarmin43/GPSIntro.htm
Learn about this free GPS/GIS software utility. Also, try these Exercises.
Garmin MapSource Software Tutorial — http://www8.garmin.com/cartography/mapsourceTutorial.html
Learn how to use this commercial GPS software from Garmin. Also, see the MapSource
User's Manual (PDF).
Map Service's Favorite GPS Links
EasyGPS.com — http://www.easygps.com/
Free software download that facilitates the transfer of data between a GPS
unit and a computer.
GPSVisualizer.com — http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/
Free website for displaying GPS data on maps, satellite images and much more.
DNR Garmin GPS Application (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) — http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html
Free software download that facilitates the transfer of data between a GPS
unit and GIS software.
Tennessee Landforms (Tom Dunigan) — http://www.cs.utk.edu/%7Edunigan/landforms/
Find GPS coordinates and download waypoints of natural features in Tennessee.
Tennessee Topographic Map Guide — http://www.lib.utk.edu/cic/tntopo.html
Find out which USGS 7.5 minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps show different
national and state parks, forests, and natural areas in Tennessee.
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) — http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic
U.S. Geological Survey website for finding coordinates and links to maps for
features in the United States.
Geocaching.com — http://www.geocaching.com/
Learn about and participate in the GPS scavenger hunt.