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Garmin 520 User Manual

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For more information on Loran TDs, you may download

Garmin’s Loran TD Position Format Handbook from

the Garmin web site at

http://www.garmin.com/support/

userManual.jsp

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Map Datum—Offers a selection of nearly all map

datums in common use. Every map is based on a map

datum (a reference model of the earth’s shape) and is

usually listed in the title block of the map. If you are

comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map, chart, or

other reference, the map datum in this field must match

the horizontal map datum used to generate the map or

other reference. The default datum is WGS-84 (World

Geodetic Survey 1984) and should only be changed when

using maps or charts specifying a different datum. If a

map does specify a datum, use the options list to Find

datums applicable to the region of the map, selecting the

one that provides the best positioning at a known point.

If necessary, you also may choose the User datum for

custom designed grids.

NOTE: The User datum is based on a WGS-84-Lo-

cal datum and is an advanced feature for unlisted

or custom datums. To learn more, check your local

library or the Internet for educational materials on

datums and coordinate systems.

Distance/Speed—Choose from five units of measure to

display your rate of travel.
Elevation/Vertical Speed—Choose from three units of

measure to record your elevation and vertical speed.
Pressure—Choose from inches, millibars, or

hectopascals to measure the pressure.
Temperature—Choose from Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Depth—Choose from Feet, Fathoms, or Meters.