Re: [Paddlewise] GPS Errors Summary

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 17:44:54 -0400
On 2 Sep 2004 at 12:24, Dave Kruger wrote:

> Alex's point is well-taken:  If the chart indeed was not accurate
> enough to check the 15 ft "accuracy" then there is no way to establish
> the accuracy limit is that size or smaller.

That's a good point.  Canadian 1:50k topo maps are not stated as 
being more accurate than 25 or 50m (can't remember which).  GPS is 
better than that most of the time.

Mike
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