Avoiding the shock of the fence and the charge of the bull....
So how do you get a highly accurate GPS location on something that is not accessible??? Using the Trimble Geo XH 6000 series and Terrasync (cm) Edition we are able to use the "Offset" command in the Data collection tools within Terrasync software. We simply tell the unit that the point is exactly 10 feet south of our current location and we start collecting data. The system will automatically assign the GPS location with an offset of the given distance and bearing. Out in the woods and not sure on the bearing??? Simply pull out your iphone and use a compass app to come within a couple degrees of the actual direction. Keep in mind you will need to calibrate the app prior to using it but it is very simple to do. In addition, remember that the farther away you are standing from your target, any error in the bearing will be greatly exaggerated so its generally good practice to keep the offset distance to a minimum. For more tips and tricks on GPS data collection visit us at www.cloudpointgeo.com.
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