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BACKGROUND
The aim of this project is to improve the level of detail and increase the variety of GPS base layers by
importing local geospatial data, thus enhancing the navigational use of basic recreational GPS receivers.
Recreational grade Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers display user created track and point (GPX)
files as well as commercially available (IMG) base map files such as street atlases and POI maps.
As a Geospatial Analyst, I originally researched GPS mapping technology in order to custom build better detailed IMG topographic
trail maps, using local geospatial data, in order to more accurately map and navigate Utah's backcountry using my Garmin GPS receiver.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) refers to the complex interdisciplinary
science and systems of creating, quantifying, storing, and displaying vector and raster geospatial data according to their
spatial characteristics.
In recent years, GIS mapping software applications have rapidly increased in variety and functionality.
Likewise, the amount and quality of the geospatial data (Geodatabase, SHP, and KML) produced has dramatically increased
and are widely available from numerous accredited private and public GIS data sources such as Utah's AGRC and the USGS National Map.
So, as GIS technology aims to generate geospatial data, GPS allows us to navigate it.
Recent research has focused on better trip planning using customized Google Maps, Google Earth KML files,
and Garmin GPX track files, such as locating and navigating property Parcel boundaries.
Experience
Weber State University - Bachelor of Science in Geography, Certificate in Geomatics Applied Mapping Sciences (GIS/RS)
Copyright 2008 Nathan Bradshaw.
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