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Reading Topographic Maps 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. (Land) http://www.map-reading.com/ The Bushwalker's Guide to the Galaxy The Bushwalker's Guide to the Galaxy: Describes techniques that don't require a GPS or compass. (Land) http://www.ix.net.au/~als/impnav.htm How To Use a Compass How To Use a Compass: How to use a compass in several lessons plus how to navigate in poor visibility and how to navigate without a compass. Suggested exercises. Tips on buying a compass. (Land) http://www.learn-orienteering.org/old/ Electronic Compass Electronic Compass: Sells magnetic sensor technology for cars, boats, bicycles, and hikers. (Land) http://www.electronic-compass.com/ Sun Compass Sun Compass: Using a horizontal sundial as a sun compass by John C. Fakan, Ph.D. (Land) http://www.usscod.org/suncomp/suncomp.html Land Navigation Land Navigation: Discusses tools and techniques for navigating in poor visibility. (Land) http://www.logicsouth.com/~lcoble/dir9/land_nav.htm OA Guide to Map and Compass OA Guide to Map and Compass: An excerpt from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis, including reference tables, illustrations and real life examples. (Land) http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/mapcompass.shtml Wilderness Survival: Field-Expedient Direction Finding Wilderness Survival: Field-Expedient Direction Finding: Describes how to navigate using readily available materials in a survival situation. Includes diagrams. (Land) http://www.wilderness-survival.net/chp18.php GORP - Getting Found - How to Navigate the Backcountry GORP - Getting Found - How to Navigate the Backcountry: An excerpt from Survival in the 90s by Bob Newman. (Land) http://gorp.away.com/gorp/publishers/menasha/how_surv.htm Map and Compass Fundamentals Map and Compass Fundamentals: Covers the background and history of navigation plus techniques including navigating around obstacles and dead reckoning. (Land) http://members.impulse.net/~mlynch/land_nav.html Backcountry Navigation Backcountry Navigation: Describes how to use a compass and a topographical map to navigate cross country. (Land) http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Falls/9200/land_navigation.html Rock & Ice Online - Softbody Navigation Rock & Ice Online - Softbody Navigation: How to navigate in a white out, focusing on the use of wands. (Land) http://www.rockandice.com/index.phtml?section=stories_show&content_id=41 Navigation Technologies Navigation Technologies: Maker of digital maps for vehicular navigation. About the company and their products. (Land) http://www.navtech.com/ Finding Your Way with Map and Compass Finding Your Way with Map and Compass: An illustrated guide from the USGS to understanding and using topographical maps and determining direction with a compass. (Land) http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs07999.html Tips on Navigation Tips on Navigation: Covers the process from pre-planning to error correction. (Land) http://www.rankin.com.au/navigat1.htm