axlesandantennas
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Hey dudes.
Got a question for y'all. I'd do a poll, but I'm not sure how to. Anyway, when using either a paper map or GPS, which type of coordinates do you use? In the US, your 2 main options are Lat/Long (which is also the more traditional), Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), or just let the GPS tell you where you are with zero thought to the actual coordinates?
Also, some of you probably want to say MGRS, but that does not count as we don't really find that in the civilian world. And besides, MGRS and UTM are kissing cousins anyway.
I personally use both. When looking at a map that covers the entire US, I prefer Lat/Long as I can visualize coordinates across the US.
However, when I am only working in one area, I like UTM much better as it is based off meters and the math is quicker. You just cannot go across zones with it without starting over (well you can, but it's not as easy).
Got a question for y'all. I'd do a poll, but I'm not sure how to. Anyway, when using either a paper map or GPS, which type of coordinates do you use? In the US, your 2 main options are Lat/Long (which is also the more traditional), Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), or just let the GPS tell you where you are with zero thought to the actual coordinates?
Also, some of you probably want to say MGRS, but that does not count as we don't really find that in the civilian world. And besides, MGRS and UTM are kissing cousins anyway.
I personally use both. When looking at a map that covers the entire US, I prefer Lat/Long as I can visualize coordinates across the US.
However, when I am only working in one area, I like UTM much better as it is based off meters and the math is quicker. You just cannot go across zones with it without starting over (well you can, but it's not as easy).