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  2. Land navigation - Wikipedia

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    Land navigation is the discipline of following a route through unfamiliar terrain on foot or by vehicle, using maps with reference to terrain, a compass, and other navigational tools. [1] It is distinguished from travel by traditional groups, such as the Tuareg [ 2 ] across the Sahara and the Inuit [ 3 ] across the Arctic , who use subtle cues ...

  3. Draw (terrain) - Wikipedia

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    A draw, sometimes known as a re-entrant in orienteering, is a terrain feature formed by two parallel ridges or spurs with low ground in between them. The area of low ground itself is the draw, and it is defined by the spurs surrounding it.

  4. GPS drawing - Wikipedia

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    The .GPX data file recorded during the drawing process is then visualised, usually overlaying it as a line on a map of the area. Artists usually run or cycle the route—while cars, vans, boats and aeroplanes are utilized to create larger pieces. The first known GPS drawing was made by Reid Stowe in 1999. "Voyage of the Turtle" is an ocean ...

  5. Fox Racing - Wikipedia

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    Fox Racing Shox is a brand of offroad-racing suspension components founded by Geoff Fox's brother, Bob Fox. Fox Racing Shox was originally owned by Moto-X Fox. In 1977 Bob's division split out as a separate company called Fox Factory. [2] A Fox Head store at the Hayuelos Mall in Bogotá, Colombia

  6. Bearing (navigation) - Wikipedia

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    In land navigation, a 'bearing' is ordinarily calculated in a clockwise direction starting from a reference direction of 0° and increasing to 359.9 degrees. [5] Measured in this way, a bearing is referred to as an azimuth by the US Army but not by armies in other English speaking nations, which use the term bearing. [ 6 ]

  7. Head of navigation - Wikipedia

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    The head of navigation is the farthest point above the mouth of a river that can be navigated by ships. [1] Determining the head of navigation can be subjective on many streams, as the point may vary greatly with the size or the draft of the ship being contemplated for navigation and the seasonal water level.

  8. Navigation - Wikipedia

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    A navigation system on an oil tanker. Navigation [1] is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. [2] The field of navigation includes four general categories: land navigation, [3] marine navigation, aeronautic navigation, and space navigation. [1]

  9. How to buy land: A step-by-step guide - AOL

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    Bank or credit union land loan: A local bank or credit union is more likely to be familiar with the land in the area, and could offer a loan with better terms. You might also try seeking out a ...