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Wilderness Survival: Field-Expedient Direction Finding
Describes how to use the sun and shadows for determining direction with illustrations. Also includes information on how to use the stars for finding direction and making an improvised compass.
http://www.wilderness-survival.net/chp18.p...
Navigation Technologies
Maker of digital maps for vehicular navigation. About the company and their products.
http://www.navtech.com/
Sun Compass
Using a horizontal sundial as a sun compass by John C. Fakan, Ph.D.
http://www.usscod.org/suncomp/suncomp.html
The Bushwalker's Guide to the Galaxy
Describes techniques that don't require a GPS or compass.
http://www.ix.net.au/~als/impnav.htm
Electronic Compass
Sells magnetic sensor technology for cars, boats, bicycles, and hikers.
http://www.electronic-compass.com/
Map and Compass Fundamentals
Covers the background and history of navigation plus techniques including navigating around obstacles and dead reckoning.
http://members.impulse.net/~mlynch/land_na...
Reading Topographic Maps
Online manual on map reading and land navigation based on US Army training materials which includes instructions on maps, compasses and other navigational aids.
http://www.map-reading.com/
OA Guide to Map and Compass
An excerpt from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis, including reference tables, illustrations and real life examples.
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/mapcom...
How To Use a Compass
Illustrated compass tutorial: from easy introduction to how to find the way in dense fog.
http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/
GORP - Getting Found - How to Navigate the Backcountry
An excerpt from Survival in the 90s by Bob Newman.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers/menas...
Backcountry Navigation
Describes how to use a compass and a topographical map to navigate cross country.
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/92...
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2006