Global Positioning System (GPS): Current status and possible nursery uses

Dick Karsky

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Global Positioning System (GPS): Current status and possible nursery uses

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Dick Karsky

Year:

2002

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001. Proceedings RMRS-P-24. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 55-58

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Abstract

The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a worldwide satellite-positioning system that was funded, installed, and continues to be operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. The navigation signals are provided free and can be used by anyone who has the equipment necessary to receive them.

Parent Publication

National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001

Keywords

MTDC, hardwood canopy, Douglas-fir canopy, precision agriculture

Citation

Karsky, Dick. 2002. Global Positioning System (GPS): Current status and possible nursery uses. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations-1999, 2000, and 2001. Proceedings RMRS-P-24. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 55-58