GPS map coordinates
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 07, 2005 at 11:01
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geriatricyclist
Late July I posted a query re getting GPS map coordinates for
places in Aus via the Net. I received a number of replies which were very useful and I really appreciate the time folks took to answer.
One asked my purpose for these co-ordinates- I am actually a cyclist not a 4WDer!! Interestingly one answer referred to Google Earth- I opened an Audax (long distance endurance cycling) email this morn- as
well as the usual info associated with a ride was a screen pic from Google Eth showing a broad view of the countryside. I was intrigued.
One prob unique to cyclists is terrain- steep climbs sort out strong from the weak and accomodating terrain is a major part of planning rides- steeper and longer the climb shorter the distance for the day. Checked out Google Earth for ride currently being planned- took series of screen prints- now got a topo map of sorts- at least have some idea of vertical nature of the country we are crossing.
Always something new!!
Thanks again for help and cheers.
Reply By: GregNA - Sunday, Aug 07, 2005 at 16:32
Sunday, Aug 07, 2005 at 16:32
Dave,
Just wondering if you had any success finding a list of coordinates for Australian towns after your earlier post. Since reading that post, I have done some searching and have generated a waypoint file based on data available here. Unfortunately the Australian file available here has in excess of 66,000 names in it and is not in Oziexplorer format. Extracting only the 'popluated place' names reduced the list to about 9,500 and I have converted these into an Oziexplorer waypoint file. I can email you a copy of the file if you are interested.
Greg
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Follow Up By: CUM800 - Sunday, Aug 07, 2005 at 20:04
Sunday, Aug 07, 2005 at 20:04
Greg
I would be interested in a copy if you didn't mind. Email me and I may be able to supply some info in return.
Cheers
John
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Reply By: geriatricyclist - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 06:23
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 06:23
Greg- many thanks- without thinking I sent reply to your posting to an automated address!! would very much like a copy of the file- can you get to me at museduca at bigpond dot net dot au and I will reply to a real address!!
thanks mate
cheers Dave
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