Align edge of compass base plate and ns edge of map. Its useful when you are working on a map that does not have a coordinate grid. Required reading for the beginner in map and compas. How to navigate by map and compass appalachian mountain club.
Amc map and compass course section hikers backpacking blog. Hold map and compass together and turn until the compasss magnetic needle aligns with the compasss orienteering arrow red on red. Download pdf be expert with map and compass book full free. The map and compass together as a tool one other way to orient a map is to line it up with known features on the map with known features you see such as lakes, peaks, roads, etc the map and compass together as a tool for example you see a road to your left and a peak behind you you can rotate the map to match what you see. Lee be expert with map and compass por bjorn kjellstrom disponible en rakuten kobo. Pdf be expert with map and compass download full pdf.
Oa guide to map and compass part 1 princeton university. This popular, easytouse handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. This popular, easytouse orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. To help do this make sure that the orienteering lines are lined up with the easting lines on the map. Week five in our sixweek blog series on map reading skills focuses on the compass. Rotate the map and compass together until the needle red is centered in the. Chapter 7 map and compass upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to. Nov 10, 2009 the classic map and compass navigation guiderevised for the age of gps gps devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. For mapreading and orienteering any type of compass can be used, but the orienteering compass is the type found best for scouting work.
Todays digital reliance on gps navigation has all but relegated compass and map use to hardcore outdoor enthusiasts, orienteering clubs, and geography buffs. Updated with current web site information, photographs, and more, it covers traveling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together. Be expert with map and compass, 3rd edition free books. Everyone should know how to navigate with a map and compass, but surprisingly few can. Be expert with map and compass by bjorn kjellstrom, paperback. Compass basics a compass is one of the most basic navigation tools any hiker can own. Be expert with map and compass available for download and read online in other formats. Rotate the map and compass until the needle is aligned with the index set at 347 the map and compass together as a tool one other way to orient a map is to line it up with known features on the map with known features you see such as lakes, peaks, roads, etc the map and. Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. I will send you one for free with your order if you wish. Then, slide your compass around so that its edge passes through the landmark on the map but its orienting arrow continues to point north draw a line along the compass edge and through your. Be expert with map and compass by bjorn kjellstrom.
Map and compass compass geographic data and information. For map reading and orienteering any type of compass can be used, but the orienteering compass is the type found best for scouting work. Rotate your body and compass until the magnetic needle on the compass lines up with your orienting arrow. If youre ever really lost and need to reestablish confidence with either yourself or a group, do this. Kjellstrom certainly had the credentials for this task a swedish champion in orienteering, he was one of the. A compass needle is influenced by the earths magnetic field which causes it to line up with magnetic north. With a quick tweak, we can fix that, and put the two tools in the same place at the same time. Our family has been fortunate to be members of the chinchilla field nats group for many decades. Both are aids to help you to see on paper the map where you are actually on the ground.
Without moving the map or compass, turn the compass dial until the orienting arrow boxes the red part of the magnetic needle. Compass open source map viewer the compass open source web map viewer is htmljavascript based so it can be hosted anywhere on the web on a compass server, a client server, or our cloud server. It needs no batteries, works with any map, and even works without a map. Another method is to use a compass the mathematical kind set to a narrow distance on the map scale like. Most common used by outdoorsmen is the topographic map or topo map. Has sections on night navigation and weather forecasting that other books dont cover. Be expert with map and compass ebook por bjorn kjellstrom. Hold the map flat with the ground, directly in front of you, with the bottom of the map next to your body. Lay the compass on the map so that its long edge is aligned with the map edge or one of the vertical map grid lines. Your bearing is the number corresponding with the direction of travel arrow on your compass at this point. Map alone part i a map is a representation of part of the earth sometimes entire. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increas.
Amc map and compass class at harvard cabin in new hampshire. Usually a graphic scale is a line marked off on a map indicating so many inches or millimeters equal so many feet, kilometers, chains, or miles on the ground. There is no need to turn the compass or the compass housing to do this. Map and compass navigation the basics treelinebackpacker. This is a totally independent evaluation and i have no commercial affiliations with cammenga corporation based in michigan, usa.
Use a compass to determine the bearing to be followed between two points on a map. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Its incredibly useful to see both a map and a compass at the same time, but apple maps doesnt display both by default. When exploring the other federal projects, please keep in mind that in many cases we were only able to access data for a sampling of.
For local information or in case of emergency would you go to b, c, or d. By using a map and compass to ensure that you always know where you are. Introduction locating and maintaining boundaries is essential to easement monitoring knowledgeable use of a compass, survey, and maps is essential too use common sense and prepare properly so your visit is done safely 2. May 19, 2017 doing so switches you from simply seeing the compass on the screen to the blue location dot on the map actually indicator your direction of travel and orienting the map to you accordingly. Also when setting up a compass course i always start at the finish and make the compass think it is pointing south to get the direction to write down for the course to follow. The brace position the brace position creates a stable platform to both take precise bearings and when working with the map and compass together. How to use a compass the most important piece of gear to help you find your way.
In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated. Place your map on a horizontal surface and then place the compass on the map so that the orienting arrow points to true north on the map. Burton, virlynn this orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. Clear, so you can see the map below it, it has at least one straight edge for taking bearings and transferring them to your map rulers. This orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. Lift your compass off the map without moving your azimuth ring.
The only drawback is the author recommends drawing magnetic declination lines on every map if you compass cant be adjusted for it. This material is taken from chapter 6 wilderness travel from the backpackers field manual by rick. Be expert map compass orienteering pdf b18007c10 capsa. You now have a field bearing that will allow you to hike in a straight line toward your destination. Not only is it handy to see the compass on the general map, but it persisted on the pointtopoint directions too, albeit in letter form like n, s, ne, sw. As long as the map is oriented with respect to magnetic north, any bearings you take from map to compass or compass to map will be the same. Polish your map reading skills and practice the following navigational tips next time youre hiking or orienteering through your favorite natural area. Understand that a compass consists essentially of a moving magnetic needle and a compass housing labeled with directions learn to use a compass to take a directional sighting and accurately follow it i. T hey are light weight and take up little space, yet are very dependable and when used in conjunction with and ordnance survey map, will ensure you find your way to your destination. The know your farmer, know your food kyf compass and map describe only a portion of usda and other federal resources available for local producers and food businesses. Although the experience is aimed at elementary students, student teachers have the opportunity to participate as instructors. Joe comuzzi and i taught the amcs map and compass course again last weekend at harvard cabin in pinkham notch, a 2day class which combines a morning of instruction with two hikes to practice offtrail compass and navigation skills. This is a location by resectioning technique where the bearing comes from a gps instead of a compass sighting. These are nature records on australian fauna and flora as well as my particular interest in the geology and geomorphology of the our landscape.
The classic map and compass navigation guiderevised for the age of gps gps devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. Brunton recommends you read and understand the basic navigational skills outlined in this instruction pamphlet before going afield. The mainstay of all good navigation, and when in remote areas, essential items to carry, even if just as a backup to another your handheld satnav. The first compass was a magnetized, orebearing rock which, when suspended on a thong or vine, would always point in the same direction. Turn the map until you can look across it to the feature. The viewer front end is based on three standard open source toolsets that are supported by active. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. Destination increase emergency savings to one months income pay off credit cards destination save 5 for emergencies start using budget spending plan begin giving financial faithfulness. Rotate the bezel so that n north is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. How to use a map and compass to determine your exact position.
You know the compass directions, the cardinal points. A comparison scale of 1 to 2000 feet means that 1 one inch on the map is proportioned to 2000 feet on the ground. The viewing application runs via the users browser. Weve teamed up with steve backshall to record a series of videos to remind you of the basics and help you feel confident with your map. Maps, on the other hand, are typically oriented to the north pole which is truth north. I emailed the stores and politely asked them to remove the misleading advertisements from their websites or sell me the genuine compass at the advertised price. Using a compass and a map posted on august 22, 2014. All you need to do when using the compass is to turn the map so that the magnetic north lines on the map run the same way as the floating north needle in the compass and that the red end of the needle matches the magnetic north arrows on the map. Be expert with map and compass, the complete orienteering.
Declination the angular difference between true north and magnetic north on the surface of the earth once you orient your map, you dont have to worry about declination again. Sep 30, 2014 amc map and compass class at harvard cabin in new hampshire. The compass approach web map viewers are offered by many software companies and open source groups. Navigation on land using map and compass lo2 part 1. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Using a compass in the outdoors is central to a lot of activities from hill walking, cycling and camping.
First published in 1955, be expert with map and compass is the classic map and compass instruction book. After a few words to the volunteers on maximizing learning among the students and a brief history of. Thats why basic map and compass skills remain essential for anyone who spends time outdoors today. Being able to travel efficiently in unfamiliar terrain using a map and compass. Nov 26, 2015 now you want to turn the compass housing bezel so that the n on the bezel and the orienteering arrow are point to grid north the top of the map. The complete orienteering handbook having great arrangement in word and layout, so you will not really feel uninterested in reading. Be able to use a map and lightweight walking compass for practical navigation. The difference between these two norths is called declination, and must be accounted for when using your compass in conjunction with a map. Lets suppose youre problemanswerproblemanswer 8 starting a hike at a and heading for q. Check your alignment with another feature, perhaps at a 90degree angle to the first. Most compasses are marked with the four cardinal pointsnorth, east, south, and westbut some are marked additionally with the number of degrees in a circle 360. It is a good idea to be conservative and add 510% of the total distance to take into account things like switchbacks that dont appear on the map. These numbers give you a numerical angle of direction, or bearing.
You can eliminate the need to correct for declination if you use your compass to orient the map each time. Creating radial arms with the sun to navigate a radial arm is any object which is clearly visible and gives you a reference to the cardinals of the compass, in this instance using the sun as the reference point. With the information on this page, we aim to show you how to correctly use a compass. How to use a map and compass ordnance survey ireland. While entire books have been written about navigating with a compass, every compass.
Also called the azimuth ring, this outer circle has. Tells you which direction to point the compass when youre taking or following a bearing. Be expert with map and compass bjorn kjellstrom, carina. This popular, easytouse orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more.
Map reading is an essential skill for any explorer or outdoor enthusiast. As long as the map is oriented with respect to magnetic north, any bearings you take from map to compass or compass to. The compass applied to the map is the best method of orienting the map to the land. The brace position creates a stable platform to both take precise bearings and when working with the map and compass together. The compass is a tool to show you where you are in relation to direction i. Just a reminder to orient map and compass while not on or near metal such as the bolts that hold many picnic tables together as this can effect the compass operation. Compass, however, becomes much more involved with clients in providing web map viewing applications. The chinese seem to have understood its secrets 3,000 years ago. The group collectively has a significant expertise in areas of natural history ranging from. The direction of travel arrow should still be pointing. Basic orientation simply requires a few simple tools. Information on wilderness navigation using map and compass.
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