GPS/GIS

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GPS/GIS

What Is GPS/GIS?

GPS/GIS is an activity you can do anywhere. Literally anywhere, because you use a device called a GPS unit. A GPS unit is a small handheld device that shows where you are, what way you are facing, the Latitude and Longitude, and more. GPS units are usually cheap, in the range of $10-$50, but if you want a really accurate unit, the price range is $100 and up (and that's if you look on E-Bay). There are also GPS units for your car, which are in the price range of $70-$150. The price of the unit usually reflects it's quality.

-A handheld GPS unit.

-A GPS unit for your car.

GIS is taking the data from a handheld GPS unit and putting it on a computer, then mapping it to make all different kinds of maps. People get paid an average of $43,538 a year to make maps with GPS data.

Geocaching is a hobby in which you take a GPS unit, and enter coordinates from www.geocaching.com into your GPS and go out and look for a container hidden somewhere. The point is not to just search, but enjoy your surroundings and have fun.