GPS and Navigation - Geocaching
GPS and Navigation - Geocaching
GPS and Navigation - Geocaching
N 40° 45.545 W 073° 05.303
Global Positioning System (GPS): A worldwide radio-navigation system that was developed by the US. Department of Defense. In addition to military purposes it is widely used in marine, terrestrial navigation and location based services.
What is Geocaching?: Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
GPS Scavanger Hunt: The Students in this class will complete a three day training on what GPS is and how to use a handheld GPS unit. After the training the students will use the GPS units to complete a scavanger hunt on the grounds of the middle school to locate monuments buried about the property. At each location the students will complete tasks illistrated at each location.
Geocaching.com
Geocaching.com was created with the sole purpose to promote the new sport of Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.
Geocaches around Sayville
Search this site to find caches around Sayville. The geocaching sites list on this site change periodically and may or may not be at these exact locations. Please follow the directions at each cache to secure the integrity of the cache.
