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Dr Mike J Smith
Kingston University
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That Abomination Called Sat-Nav
Whilst being a big user of GIS, I am NOT a fan of sat-nav or GPS for that matter. I am very much of the opinion that paper maps have a very specific domain and that the use of technology for the sake of it is not a good option. Being able to read a map and navigate to your destination is by far the most preferable option. This was reinforced to me recently when a colleague mentioned they had been following a sat-nav system and hit a road that was temporarily closed. At that point the sat-nav became useless, leading to a situation of "flounder-and-panic". I also similarly think that, given the high quality topographic maps we have in the UK, there is no place for GPS in hiking situations. You need to be able to read a map. If you can't, a GPS will be of no help. So please don't buy an in-car sat-nav system; instead use your brain to navigate. This engages you as a driver and, when things do go wrong, you will actually be spatially aware as to alternative options open to you.
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