Global Positioning System is the first book to guide social scientists with little or no mapping or GPS experience through the process of collecting field data from start to finish.

• Takes readers step-by-step through the key stages of a GPS fieldwork project.
• Explains complex background topics in clear, easy-to-understand language.
• Provides simple guidelines for GPS equipment selection.
• Provides practical solutions for real GPS data collection issues.
• Offers a concise guide to using GPS-collected data within geographic information systems.