Orientierung mit Karte, Kompass, GPS

Orientation is a means to an end - its goal is independence in unfamiliar terrain. To achieve this, it inquires about location, direction, distance, and elevation. Correct orientation guarantees the user safe navigation, effective use of resources, and optimal time management. This book imparts the knowledge and skills necessary for independent navigation. Maps and compasses are supplemented by altimeters, watches, pedometers, calculators, declination tables, and GPS. All proposed methods are suitable for various terrains and are applicable worldwide: in the mountains, in the jungle, in the desert, and - when visibility allows - on water. Mastering these skills prepares one for expeditions.