How to bring GPS data into ArcGIS, MS Excel, and databases

So you have collected your sample site locations with a Garmin GPS 60 and now you want to process them in ArcGIS or MS Excel?

How to bring GPS data into Google Earth and Google Maps

So you have collected your sample site locations with a Garmin GPS 60 and now you want to see them Google Earth or Google Maps?

Using the Garmin GPS 60

SED, the School of Environment and Development, has a number of Garmin GPS 60 devices (among various other GPS equipment). All university staff and students can borrow one of the devices. This is a quick start guide for collecting data with this  device.

Magellan MobileMapper 6 GPS – Part 1

SED recently bought a Magellan MobileMapper 6 handheld.  It collects data with 2-5m real time accuracy, which can be improved to 1-2m with post-processing. The other day I tested it in the Peak District, under pretty ideal conditions, and with post-processing I got accuracy well below 1m.  I am very impressed by the GPS positioning accuracy and also by the ease of use of the device, I think it is ideal for the occasional professional user!

The MobileMapper 6  can be borrowed by staff and students. Here are some basic instructions on how to use it: