Page layout (for design only)

1. Page layout (for design only) GPS Pocket Guide 3 1/2” fold lines 5 1/2” 14” Gutters Print margin Template: Width: 14”; height: 5 ½”. Each panel is 3 ½”.Gutters: ¼” (red lines). Fold lines in dashes. Inside margins: 1/4” (extent of text blocks – red lines). Font: Arial, 10 pt. (except mission checklist). Headers in bold. Kathie’s Notes: Lexmark C534 PS3. Scale to fit paper. Properties: Landscape, Legal 8.5x14, Manual Paper. Duplex notes: Place slide 2 face up. Top closest to door (plotter).

2. Receiver Operation Profiles Customize Main Menu Datum and Position Format Waypoint Naming Suggestions GPS Layout Receiver Setup Download Almanac FieldReference for the Garmin Oregon 400 & 500 & 600 Main Menu Adding frequently used Apps to the Main Menu is done through Settings->Main Menu. Add, Drop, and rearrange the icons.. Main Menu holds 6 icons per page. Scroll left or right to access. Use Profiles to arrange and save these. Suggested Apps to add to the Main Menu are: Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. Set up one profile for mapping and another for navigation. Any changes to profiles should be made before taking to the field. To change profiles, Settings->Profiles, select icon to move, then where to move it. Save your profile. The Main Menu is the first set of icons visible upon startup. See Profiles for customizing this menu. To setup tap Setup. Position Format should be set to the communication format for the incident. For Latitude and Longitude options are: Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) hddd°mm’ss.s” Decimal Minutes (DM) hddd°mm.mmm’ Decimal Degrees (DD) (rarely used) hddd.ddddd° Recreation Profile System, Display, Map, Tracks, Reset, and Units. Track Log Record, No Record, and show on map. NOTE: Use Reset to clear trip data, and rapidly delete waypoints & tracks. Download a new almanac if GPS receiver has been moved more than 300 miles while turned off OR if off for a couple of weeks. Turn receiver on and place in location with clear view of sky, allow 15 minutes for download. The almanac is automatically updated whenever the receiver is in use. Map – monitor track log, current location, set information fields Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) WAAS improves accuracy of GPS positions but relies on direct line of sight to one of two geostationary satellites. Ensure GPS is held upright to maximize view of southern sky. Waypoint Averaging – create a waypoint with multiple samples, increase accuracy Mark Waypoint – rapidly mark your current location and name the way point. AS Accident Site MP Milepost BR Bridge MV Medivac Site CA Camp OP Observation Point DB Division Break PR Protected Resource DP Drop Point RH Rehab Site DL Dozer Line RJ Road Junction FL Fire Line RS Radio Site FO Fire Origin SA Staging Area GT Gate SC Stream Crossing HA Hazard SF Spot Fire HB Helibase ST Structure HS Helispot SZ Safety Zone IC ICP WS Water Source IR Infrared Hotspot ## Numbers for Uniqueness Example: “DBXY” = X – Y Division Break Waypoint Manager – Change name, symbol, comment, reposition, delete, etc. • The federal datum standard for geospatial data is North American Datum 1983 (NAD83). The position format and datum should be set to match the communication used on the incident, typically Degrees,Minutes,Seconds (hddd°mm’ss.s”), NAD83 datum or Degrees,Decimal Minutes (hddd°mm.mmm’), WGS 84 datum when working with air resources.But… • If using GPS receiver with a paper map, set receiver datum to match map datum. Possibly NAD27! • If hand entering waypoints from other sources, (e.g., GIS, air resources) change coordinate system format and datum to match before creating points. GPS Touchscreen Icons Info Track Manager– Current tracks, saved tracks, portions, set colors, clear track. Default is to record – see Track Log Area Calculation – start, save, calculate The Main Menu can have many pages. Access these by scrolling left and right of the main page.

3. Projecting a Waypoint Average Position of Waypoint Collect New Waypoint Mission Checklist Track Log Setup Area Calculation Collecting Lines and Polygons Select the Mark Waypoint icon. Select Save and Edit to change the name of the waypoint and/or add notes. Select Saveto store. Waypoints can be entered using Waypoint Manager, select waypoint, change location, enter location. This may need format change. To navigate View Map & Go. Clear existing track (See also System Reset). Go to Track Manager, select Current Track. If Track Log is off request to turn it on. Answer no for now. Press Clear Current Track. Clear all Saved Tracks. Do not clear current track prior to downloading. Saving tracks can reduce the final output. • The Federal datum standard for geospatial data is NAD83. When reporting position of Lat/Long in degrees minutes seconds, degree decimal minutes, or decimal degrees, include all decimal places available to improve precision. • Briefing • Plan mission to achieve the objectives. • Are mission logistics defined to execute and complete the mission? • Delivered GPS data or product format is understood.Equipment • Select appropriate GPS receiver for the mission. • Use an external antenna whenever possible. • Adequate batteries or power source and cables. • Paper map and compass. • Notebook and pencils. • GPS metadata form. • Prepare GPS receiver • Set datum and coordinate system to NWCG (see above) or incident standard. • Update receiver almanac for the local area. • Download and delete old waypoints, active log and saved tracks if not needed to clear memory. • Set up Track Log collection interval based on method of travel and speed, and size of area to be mapped. • Check wires, connections and power source. • Verify all GPS settings are correct prior to mission. • Aerial mapping mission • Brief pilot on mission prior to takeoff. • Ensure reliable external antenna connection. • Carry spare GPS receiver and extra batteries as backup. Oregon collects line tracks. Areas are created when the data is post processed. To collect go to Setup Tracks. Turn Track Log to Record, Show On Map. To pause logging either during the same track log or between different track log segments, go to Setup Tracks and set Track Log to Do Not Record. When collecting, turn Track Log Offa few steps before the starting point. Overlap causes GIS issues and miscalculates area if you save track log. Prepare to Collect track - Go to Setup and select Tracks. Set Record Method to Time and Interval based on method of travel (see below). Set Auto Archive to When Full. Set Record, Show on Map. The default is Track Log on. Begin collecting. Saving the Current Track Log can be done for area calculation, but Current Track Log should be used for download to GIS. Select the Waypoint Averaging icon to create a new waypoint. Select Create Waypoint.Press Save after 30 or more samples. The sample confidence bar will increase as you collect more data. Higher the Sample Confidence is the better the location will be. Save. Select Area Calculation to map a polygon and save in current tracks. Tap Start to begin mapping the perimeter. Tap Calculate to end and view the measurement. Select Save Track to save. You can open a Saved Track from the Tracks Manager, to edit the name or view area or perimeter measurements. Area format can be changed (select “ac” for acres). Suggested logging rates (based on speed of travel): Helicopter: 1-2 second interval. Walking: 3-5 second interval. Vehicle: 2-3 second interval.Logging interval may be changed during mission. Use Waypoint Manager, select waypoint to project, scroll down to Project Waypoint, enter compass Bearing (N=0, E=90, S=180, W=270), set distance units, set distance, save & edit, change name, view on map, click Go. Now you can navigate to the projected waypoint. The track log will automatically start and always collect positions as long as the track log option is turned on. Garmin™ and MapSource™ are registered trademarks of Garmin International™.