Active Tectonics Group


Overview of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, Department of Geology, UC Davis


Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment may provide a valuable tool in your research. This guide summarizes how to use Department of Geology GPS equipment.


Campaign-style GPS surveys

Real-Time Kinematic GPS surveys

Handheld GPS equipment

UCD1 continuous station

Introduction to Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)


Power Consumption

GPS forms

GPS & GMT Instructional Sessions

UCD Geology GeoShare Users Only



If you have any questions about Department of Geology GPS equipment, please contact:

Maggi Glasscoe
Dr. Louise Kellogg

Trimble maintains a web site useful for obtaining software updates and equipment information.


Acknowledgements

Many people have helped me over the years with GPS equipment operation and training. Thanks to Gerald Bawden, Roland Bürgmann, Jim Burke, Kaylene Keller, Louise Kellogg and David Manaker.



Please contact Eric Cannon if you have questions about this web site.

Last modified 04-17-00, E. Cannon