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=Managing Data Files= | =Managing Data Files= | ||
This section covers how to download the data from the GPS unit, convert it to the necessary file type, and ultimately integrate it into GRASS. | This section covers how to download the data from the GPS unit, convert it to the necessary file type, and ultimately integrate it into GRASS. | ||
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==Downloading Data== | ==Downloading Data== | ||
| − | + | *Connect the GPS unit to a computer with the provided Serial and USB to Serial cables. | |
| + | *Once the unit is connected to the computer, the Protrak Scout software should be started and the appropriate unit should be selected. | ||
| + | *Clicking on the unit name causes a menu to pop-up where you can choose what to do with that particular unit, select '''Download History Log'''. | ||
Revision as of 10:38, 16 July 2009
Managing Data Files
This section covers how to download the data from the GPS unit, convert it to the necessary file type, and ultimately integrate it into GRASS.
Downloading Data
- Connect the GPS unit to a computer with the provided Serial and USB to Serial cables.
- Once the unit is connected to the computer, the Protrak Scout software should be started and the appropriate unit should be selected.
- Clicking on the unit name causes a menu to pop-up where you can choose what to do with that particular unit, select Download History Log.
Gustavo puts notes here, Mic and Charlie review/edit them.
Some places to start:
- Process for moving data files from GPS to Google Earth and GRASS
- Description of the data and coordinate systems along the way
Things to do:
- Consider GRASS/R interface
