New Zealand is slightly larger than the UK in area and has a unique combination of topography and biodiversity. With many wild areas it is a natural location for many outdoor pursuits. Tourism supports nearly 10% of the GDP, Topo50 maps are designed to help tourists find their way through remote areas, and include updated information on Department of Conservation (DOC) huts and tracks. Emergency services will be using the same maps should help be needed. Navigation to remote locations can be achieved quickly and accurately using GPS and the compatible topographic map based on the global reference system WGS84 (the GPS reference frame).
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GIS Weekly Magazine
Susan Smith
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Look for the next issue of GIS Weekly Magazine on May 28, 2012.
Each GISWeekly Review delivers to its readers news concerning the latest developments in the GIS industry, along with a selection of other articles that we feel you might find interesting. |
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