[meteorite-list] GoogleEarth & GPS in Meteorite Hunting

From: Wayne Holmes <holmesw_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:31:53 -0700
Message-ID: <2B9954CF39F54644AAA8B55BEA336B4B_at_Buckaroos>

Hello Eric
We are mostly in really bad como in the field and have no Wi fi period. This
is what we use or a version of.
http://www.highspeedsat.com/gsp-1600.htm
When really in trouble the Spot device will help us out with home base.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=101
We are usually 60+ miles from a cell tower.
Hope this helps. This may or not work with the iPad
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Meteorites USA" <eric at meteoritesusa.com>
To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] GoogleEarth & GPS in Meteorite Hunting


> I've wondered about the iPad and using it with Google Earth as a mobile
> mapping/plotting platform. Though I've read you must be near a WiFi spot
> to use it, just like using your laptop computer. If there is a mobile
> broadband modem/connection then it would be feasible and a very useful
> tool. Perhaps tethering your iPad to your cellphone somehow? Not sure...
>
> As far as storage capacity. If you're simply using it for mapping, you
> don't need that much space. Especially when you're in the field. Your
> larger files can be uploaded to a server/website and you can log in via
> your iPad while in the field. The only files you need stored on your iPad
> for meteorite hunting are Google Earth, and the KMZ files which aren't
> that large at all. The ONLY time you'd need more storage space is when you
> have larger image files, videos, or audio. Which is NOT needed when
> mapping and plotting meteorite strenfields.
>
> Honestly, we've thought about this, and a laptop is still probably the
> number one tool. I've used mobile my laptop with broadband when hunting a
> few strewnfields, but it is cumbersome if you don't have the right
> equipment. The bad part about using a laptop is, unless you want to carry
> around your laptop all day, you'll have to leave it in the car/truck. This
> poses a problem and risk of theft.
>
> The iPad is light, easy to use, and would make an excellent tool if you
> can stay online. It would easily fit in a Camelback pack (hydration-back
> pack system) with your other gear, digital camera, GPS etc.
>
> The high-tech meteorite hunter is the future of meteorite recovery.
>
> Eric
>
>
>
>
> On 9/11/2010 5:07 PM, Michael Blood wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I have come to realize there is a crucial tool for meteorite
>> Hunting that I have yet to hear of anyone using: iPad using
>> "Google Earth" with the GPS coordinates.
>> To use this tool in the field, you must have one of the
>> Models with G3 capability. That said, you can not only locate
>> Coordinates easily, you can SEE the area you are searching
>> With great clarity - and also check any "Utube" videos of other
>> Hunts in the given area, and any other information you may
>> Want from the internet WHILE you are in the field, the price
>> Sounds compelling, since I hear the better GPS units start at
>> about $200 and the cheaper ones are at least $100.
>> I have located the cheapest method of purchasing a unit. It goes
>> from $629- with FREE shipping to $829 depending on Gigabytes you
>> Desire, so and have decided to provide a link from my site.
>> However, the best anyone can explain me is the more gigabytes
>> you have the more movies and videos you can STORE on the device,
>> so, personally, I see little to be gained by spending the additional $
>> for more gigs unless you, personally make a LOT of videos and want
>> all of them on your iPad. Otherwise, any other source can be accessed
>> by the device, so, why store it IN the device? Perhaps I am wrong
>> here, if so, would someone on the list please clarify additional
>> advantages
>> To purchasing massive Gigs on this unit.
>> Regardless,
>>
>> 1) Go to:
>>
>> http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/
>>
>> 2) Click on the RED banner ad: "Sales and Freebies" left of
>> The Banner Ad for IMPACTICA.
>>
>> 3) On the new page, near the top, click on "iPad"
>>
>> 4) On the newer page, again click on "iPad"
>>
>> 5) On this page, scroll down to "iPad Starting at $499" go to
>> The right of it and UNDER "On Line Store" click on "Buy Now"
>> (this will NOT be committing you to any purchase)
>>
>> 6) you will now be on a page offering the lowest prices for
>> An iPad possible:
>>
>> 16GB1
>> * Ships: Within 24hrs
>> * Free Shipping
>> * $629.00
>> * Pre-Order iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB
>>
>> 32GB1
>> * Ships: Within 24hrs
>> * Free Shipping
>> * $729.00
>> * Pre-Order iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 32GB
>>
>> 64GB1
>> * Ships: Within 24hrs
>> * Free Shipping
>> * $829.00
>>
>> Best wishes, Michael
>>
>>
>>
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