'Coordinate Conversion' Category
Calibrating a map of Lithuania and adding a Transverse Mercator Grid (LKS94)
Eugenijus K. needs help calibrating a map of Lithuania, and overlaying a grid in LKS94, the Lithuanian national coordinate system. Here’s how to do it using ExpertGPS…
Converting DMS coordinates to degrees of latitude and longitude
Ryan S. asks: “How do I change an gps address to a longitude and latitude? my address is 25.00.75 80.22.42″ Dan Foster shows how to convert GPS numbers in DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) into degrees of latitude and longitude.
Determining the correct coordinate format for X,Y data
Sometimes you’re given a set of X,Y or Easting,Northing data in an unknown coordinate format. Here are some tricks to make it easier to determine the correct coordinate format using ExpertGPS.
Mapping Lowrance GPS Fishing Waypoints in Google Earth
Brian H. asks: “How do I add Lowrance gps way point numbers( like 34.06.182 / 81.23.465 and convert to get into google earth pro for fishing way points?”
How to add a new coordinate format or datum to ExpertGPS
ExpertGPS author Dan Foster shows how to add a new coordinate format (like lat/lon, UTM, MGRS, or state plane coordinates) to ExpertGPS, so you can enter coordinates in this format, or convert it to another format.
Mapping and Converting GPS Data in New Zealand Geodetic Datum 1949 and NZGD 2000
Nick H. needs to be able to enter GPS waypoints using New Zealand’s coordinate format and datum. Here’s how to configure ExpertGPS mapping software to input data in New Zealand Geodetic Datum 1949 or NZGD 2000, and convert it to other datums and formats.
Help! My GPS doesn’t support State Plane Coordinates
Monica has an aerial ortho photo of New Mexico, which uses the New Mexico state plane coordinate system, NAD 83 datum. Her GPS doesn’t support NM SPCS, NAD83, however. GPS expert Dan Foster shows how ExpertGPS can convert these state plane coordinates to latitude/longitude or UTM so you can keep using your GPS [...]
Mapping x,y sampling data to real-world GPS coordinates
Jessica writes: “I am doing a behavioral study on a species of bird that has communal display sites called leks. I have set up a 10 meter grid of stakes across a lek, which I use to get x and y coordinates for marked birds on the lek throughout the morning. I have [...]
US National Grid (USNG) Map Overlays and Grid Lines
Al S. needs to overlay 1KM grid over topo maps, and be able to read out and enter coordinates in US National Grid (USNG) format. Here’s how to work with USNG in ExpertGPS.
How to convert XY coordinates from New Mexico State Plane to a Garmin GPS
Jim D. needs to convert XY coordinates from New Mexico’s state plane coordinate system into something he can send to his Garmin GPS. Dan Foster shows how to transfer State Plane Coordinates to a GPS using ExpertGPS Pro.
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