Well i have been to many places for the first time, and surprise! its sometimes the valley, and sometimes the top.,but it does not help to understand the whole topography with TOPO SHEETS in hand.
And its not easy scrolling google earth from field., So better PRINT IT HUGE!
Google Earth images can be downloaded AS HUGE AS your Computer Resources can Support.
I mostly download 5000px by 5000px. that helps most of the time while printing good quality in A3 sizes.
Heres what helps in the field:
And its not easy scrolling google earth from field., So better PRINT IT HUGE!
Google Earth images can be downloaded AS HUGE AS your Computer Resources can Support.
I mostly download 5000px by 5000px. that helps most of the time while printing good quality in A3 sizes.
Heres what helps in the field:
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| Bansbari VDC, Sindhupalchok District |
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| Mahankal VDC, Sindhupalchok District |
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| Melamchi VDC(N), Sindhupalchok District |
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Talamarang VDC, Sindhupalchok District (Zoomed)
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These maps not only look good in printing but can be used for various purpose in the field.
The basic Knowledge required to produce such maps are: ArcGIS (Georeferencing) Google Earth ( Extracting huge size imageries)
And if COST is the factor! Topographic maps in paper costs NRs 200 BUT these maps are printed @NRs 80 each.
And Size,,,Hmmm! A1 sized Topomaps are real trouble, where these maps of A3 (or any size prefereable) are very handy.
So, Field work is really great next time.
( This post is intented to help Students of Environmetal Background to prepare for field, but can be really useful in professional trips also, where GARMIN MAPS may or maynot give a clue)
