GPS Accuracy Challenge Traditional Cache
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This is benchmark MA1077. Click on related web page above
to go to the benchmark site.
Check your GPSr coordinates and altitude with these benchmark's
coordinates of N 41° 10.923 W 079° 23.463. and altitude
of 1543.29
"Adjusted" means that the published coordinates are very accurate, and "location scaled" means that the published coordinates are not very accurate. The published positions for benchmarks with adjusted horizontal coordinates were computed using advanced surveying techniques and are far more accurate than even the finest handheld GPSr can get. The position of a benchmark with "scaled" coordinates was derived by a human in an office by estimating the location of the mark on a topographic map with a scale (ruler). As such, they can be off by 600 feet or more from the actual position though deviations in the 100 - 150 foot range are more common. Your handheld GPS may be very helpful in finding benchmarks with adjusted horizontal coordinates, but can be nearly useless for finding benchmarks with scaled horizontal coordinates.
Feel free to post a picture of your GPSr at the benchmark with the coordinates. There is a micro log book near by to sign.
Do not forget to log your benchmark ( MA1077 ) find!
Congrats to KNAPAHOLIC for FTF.
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