Handheld Outdoor Receivers - Revision history

Claudia.Prajanu at 15:53, 16 September 2018

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	The Handheld Outdoor Receivers are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The Handheld Outdoor Receivers are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.
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	* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]		* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]
	* [http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Outdoor/ Lowrance outdoors products]		* [http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Outdoor/ Lowrance outdoors products]
	* [http://www.magellangps.com~~/Products/Outdoor-Navigation~~ Magellan outdoors products]		* [http://www.magellangps.com Magellan outdoors products]
	* [http://www.bushnell.com~~/all-products/gps~~ Bushnell GPS products]		* [http://www.bushnell.com Bushnell GPS products]
	* [http://www.delorme.com/ DeLorme rugged products]		* [http://www.delorme.com/ DeLorme rugged products]

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	Nowadays the user interfaces features can vary substantially, from simplistic to powerful user interfaces, but usually the screens are able to show satellite constellation, maps, electronic compass, bearing or heading screen, coordinates, tracks with details, speedometer and odometer.		Nowadays the user interfaces features can vary substantially, from simplistic to powerful user interfaces, but usually the screens are able to show satellite constellation, maps, electronic compass, bearing or heading screen, coordinates, tracks with details, speedometer and odometer.

	Some handheld outdoor receivers’ products are conceived to be used in golf activities, providing a set of features such as field information, distances, obstacles and even the registry of all strokes, including distance and power. These devices give to the players the possibility to get real time contextualized information and also to keep a complete database of performances linked with the golf courses.<ref>[http://www.~~gpsfactsheet~~.com/~~articles~~/gps-~~articles~~/~~golf~~-~~handheld-gps~~ GPS ~~Factsheet site~~]</ref>		Some handheld outdoor receivers’ products are conceived to be used in golf activities, providing a set of features such as field information, distances, obstacles and even the registry of all strokes, including distance and power. These devices give to the players the possibility to get real time contextualized information and also to keep a complete database of performances linked with the golf courses.<ref>[http://www.criticalgolf.com/category/reviews/golf-gps-devices/ Critical Golf - Golf GPS Devices]</ref>

	Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>		Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>

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	* [http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Outdoor/ Lowrance outdoors products]		* [http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Outdoor/ Lowrance outdoors products]
	* [http://www.magellangps.com/Products/Outdoor-Navigation Magellan outdoors products]		* [http://www.magellangps.com/Products/Outdoor-Navigation Magellan outdoors products]
	* [http://www.bushnell.com/products/gps/ Bushnell GPS products]		* [http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/gps Bushnell GPS products]
	* [http://www.delorme.com/ DeLorme rugged products]		* [http://www.delorme.com/ DeLorme rugged products]

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	Handheld outdoor receivers that fit in this category are<ref>[http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/handheldgpscomparison.htm Handheld GPS Comparison]</ref>:		Handheld outdoor receivers that fit in this category are<ref>[http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/handheldgpscomparison.htm Handheld GPS Comparison]</ref>:
	* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]		* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]
	* [http://www.lowrance.com/Products/~~Outdoors~~/ Lowrance outdoors products]		* [http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Outdoor/ Lowrance outdoors products]
	* [http://www.magellangps.com/Products/Outdoor-Navigation Magellan outdoors products]		* [http://www.magellangps.com/Products/Outdoor-Navigation Magellan outdoors products]
	* [http://www.bushnell.com/products/gps/ Bushnell GPS products]		* [http://www.bushnell.com/products/gps/ Bushnell GPS products]

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	In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.		In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.

	The handheld units’ screens are commonly small and the early handheld devices did not display maps and had monochromatic displays in order to preserve power. Nowadays, handheld outdoor receivers can be found with large sunlight displays, camera, powerful processors, field-swappable battery, compass and pre-installed embedded software able to show interactive maps, points of interest (or waypoints), route information and step-by-step routing directions. Many handheld receivers fully support [[WAAS]] and [[EGNOS General Introduction\|EGNOS]].		The handheld units’ screens are commonly small and the early handheld devices did not display maps and had monochromatic displays in order to preserve power. Nowadays, handheld outdoor receivers can be found with large sunlight displays, camera, powerful processors, field-swappable battery, compass and pre-installed embedded software able to show interactive maps, points of interest (or waypoints), route information and step-by-step routing directions. Many handheld receivers fully support [[WAAS General Introduction\|WAAS]] and [[EGNOS General Introduction\|EGNOS]].

	The applications for which handheld outdoors receivers are used are considered as non-critical applications, although they can be used on emergency situations, for instance in isolated areas, where the ability of GNSS to provide a precise position can enhance the chances of rescue when hikers are disabled or lost. This situation requires a separate mean of communication with the rescue first responders.		The applications for which handheld outdoors receivers are used are considered as non-critical applications, although they can be used on emergency situations, for instance in isolated areas, where the ability of GNSS to provide a precise position can enhance the chances of rescue when hikers are disabled or lost. This situation requires a separate mean of communication with the rescue first responders.

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	The Handheld Outdoor Receivers are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.		The Handheld Outdoor Receivers are devices conceived for [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]]. The handheld GNSS units are self-contained devices which can vary somewhat in size. The smallest ones are about the size of small cell phones. The largest ones are the size of a typical television remote control<ref name="maps-gps">[http://www.maps-gps-info.com/hh-gp.html Maps-GPS-info site - Handheld GPS]</ref>.

	These portable devices are used mostly for hiking and hiking-related activities such as hunting and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching geocaching]. The rural environments where the equipment is typically used are areas where the surrounding vegetation and orography often block GNSS satellite signals. In environments where there is a clear line of sight to the satellites, GNSS technology is able to provide location with good accuracy and continuity of service.		These portable devices are used mostly for hiking and hiking-related activities such as hunting and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching geocaching]. The rural environments where the equipment is typically used are areas where the surrounding vegetation and orography often block GNSS satellite signals. In environments where there is a clear line of sight to the satellites, GNSS technology is able to provide location with good accuracy and continuity of service.


	== Product Description ==		== Product Description ==

	[[File:Travelbug-GPSr.jpg\|right\|thumb\|470px\|Handheld Outdoor Receivers]]		[[File:Travelbug-GPSr.jpg\|right\|thumb\|470px\|Handheld Outdoor Receivers]]

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	== Waypoints ==		== Waypoints ==

	The most important feature of a handheld outdoor receiver is '''Waypoint Navigation'''. A waypoint is a physical location determined by GNSS coordinates. On '''Waypoint Navigation''' the handheld unit determines the user location and indicates to the user the direction to follow in order to reach the waypoint. The route or track is mapped out using a series of waypoints so the user can navigate from one to the next and so on, like following a trail of virtual breadcrumbs.<ref name="brighthub"/>		The most important feature of a handheld outdoor receiver is '''Waypoint Navigation'''. A waypoint is a physical location determined by GNSS coordinates. On '''Waypoint Navigation''' the handheld unit determines the user location and indicates to the user the direction to follow in order to reach the waypoint. The route or track is mapped out using a series of waypoints so the user can navigate from one to the next and so on, like following a trail of virtual breadcrumbs.<ref name="brighthub"/>

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	The waypoint concept can also support other type of task such as [[Photography_Geocoding\|Photography Geocoding]], geocaching, or for instance define a waypoint for a specific geographic feature found during hiking activities.		The waypoint concept can also support other type of task such as [[Photography_Geocoding\|Photography Geocoding]], geocaching, or for instance define a waypoint for a specific geographic feature found during hiking activities.


	== Product Characterization ==		== Product Characterization ==

	[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|450px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]		[[File:Garmin_eTrex_Legend_C_in_hand.jpg\|right\|thumb\|450px\|Handheld Outdoor Receiver]]

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	Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>		Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>


	== Product Examples ==		== Product Examples ==
	Handheld outdoor receivers that fit in this category are<ref>[http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/handheldgpscomparison.htm Handheld GPS Comparison]</ref>:		Handheld outdoor receivers that fit in this category are<ref>[http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/handheldgpscomparison.htm Handheld GPS Comparison]</ref>:

	* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]		* [http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/onthetrail/ Garmin on the trail products]
	* [http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Outdoors/ Lowrance outdoors products]		* [http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Outdoors/ Lowrance outdoors products]
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	Some of these brands also own lines of golf and marine handheld products.		Some of these brands also own lines of golf and marine handheld products.


	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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Product Description

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	In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.		In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.

	The handheld units’ screens are commonly small and the early handheld devices did not display maps and had monochromatic displays in order to preserve power. Nowadays, handheld outdoor receivers can be found with large sunlight displays, camera, powerful processors, field-swappable battery, compass and pre-installed embedded software able to show interactive maps, points of interest (or waypoints), route information and step-by-step routing directions. Many handheld receivers fully support [[WAAS]] and [[EGNOS]].		The handheld units’ screens are commonly small and the early handheld devices did not display maps and had monochromatic displays in order to preserve power. Nowadays, handheld outdoor receivers can be found with large sunlight displays, camera, powerful processors, field-swappable battery, compass and pre-installed embedded software able to show interactive maps, points of interest (or waypoints), route information and step-by-step routing directions. Many handheld receivers fully support [[WAAS]] and [[EGNOS General Introduction\|EGNOS]].

	The applications for which handheld outdoors receivers are used are considered as non-critical applications, although they can be used on emergency situations, for instance in isolated areas, where the ability of GNSS to provide a precise position can enhance the chances of rescue when hikers are disabled or lost. This situation requires a separate mean of communication with the rescue first responders.		The applications for which handheld outdoors receivers are used are considered as non-critical applications, although they can be used on emergency situations, for instance in isolated areas, where the ability of GNSS to provide a precise position can enhance the chances of rescue when hikers are disabled or lost. This situation requires a separate mean of communication with the rescue first responders.

	The accuracy required by these applications is low. The current accuracy provided by civilian GPS is enough for these applications. Availability, however, can be reduced by heavy foliage and deep canyons in this type of environment.		The accuracy required by these applications is low. The current accuracy provided by civilian GPS is enough for these applications. Availability, however, can be reduced by heavy foliage and deep canyons in this type of environment.


	== Waypoints ==		== Waypoints ==

Rui.Pereira at 22:41, 29 April 2011

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	[[File:Travelbug-GPSr.jpg\|right\|thumb\|470px\|Handheld Outdoor Receivers]]		[[File:Travelbug-GPSr.jpg\|right\|thumb\|470px\|Handheld Outdoor Receivers]]

	In contrast with road navigation, the [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]] usually take place in rural environments~~. Trees and canyons can cause satellite shadow and limit the environments where high-accuracy GNSS data collection can be performed~~.		In contrast with road navigation, the [[Outdoor Navigation\|outdoor navigation]] usually take place in rural environments.

	In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.		In terms of equipments, the Handheld Outdoor Receivers usually have replaceable batteries that can run for several hours, making them suitable for activities far from an electric power source. The cases are rugged and some are also water resistant.
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	The handheld receivers give the user the possibility to input and save many waypoints right on the device during the hiking activities, saving them as a '''Track'''. The waypoints can also be uploaded onto the device through external computers or PDA's.		The handheld receivers give the user the possibility to input and save many waypoints right on the device during the hiking activities, saving them as a '''Track'''. The waypoints can also be uploaded onto the device through external computers or PDA's.

	In that way, the user knows exactly how to get back, due to the '''Track Log Recording''', '''Return Back''', '''Compass''' and '''Altimeter''' features, ~~which the concepts are~~ detailed in [[Outdoor_Navigation#Application_Architecture\|here]].		In that way, the user knows exactly how to get back, due to the '''Track Log Recording''', '''Return Back''', '''Compass''' and '''Altimeter''' features, further detailed in [[Outdoor_Navigation#Application_Architecture\|here]].

	The waypoint concept can also support other type of task such as [[Photography_Geocoding\|Photography Geocoding]], geocaching, or for instance define a waypoint for a specific geographic feature found during hiking activities.		The waypoint concept can also support other type of task such as [[Photography_Geocoding\|Photography Geocoding]], geocaching, or for instance define a waypoint for a specific geographic feature found during hiking activities.
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	Some handheld outdoor receivers’ products are conceived to be used in golf activities, providing a set of features such as field information, distances, obstacles and even the registry of all strokes, including distance and power. These devices give to the players the possibility to get real time contextualized information and also to keep a complete database of performances linked with the golf courses.<ref>[http://www.gpsfactsheet.com/articles/gps-articles/golf-handheld-gps GPS Factsheet site]</ref>		Some handheld outdoor receivers’ products are conceived to be used in golf activities, providing a set of features such as field information, distances, obstacles and even the registry of all strokes, including distance and power. These devices give to the players the possibility to get real time contextualized information and also to keep a complete database of performances linked with the golf courses.<ref>[http://www.gpsfactsheet.com/articles/gps-articles/golf-handheld-gps GPS Factsheet site]</ref>

	Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the ~~accurate~~ position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>		Another branch of handheld devices, the Marine Handheld receivers, are design for maritime navigation. Those are waterproof, rugged devices with floating capability and screens conceived to be visible in harsh conditions and direct sunlight, displaying the position, speed, bearing and aids to navigation buoys, among other informations.<ref>[http://www.marine-electronics-reviews.com/handheld-marine-gps-review.html Marine electronics site]</ref>