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Survival guide- Navigation final

tgregg — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:54:13 +0000

Navigation is the process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of a craft a vehicle or a humane from one place to another. When you are lost in a forest it is very important to know how to find your way out. The first thing everyone thinks about is which way is north. There are several ways you can find this out:

1) Moss grows on the north side of the tree

2) Put a stick in the ground vertically, and note where the end of its shadow is. Wait a little while, and mark where the end is now. The line going between those two points should run approximately east–west; you can then tell by the direction of the sun’s movement which way is north

3) Watch the sun, which rises (more or less) in the east and sets (more or less) in the west. But since the exact position of the sun varies by season and latitude, this is rather inaccurate.

4) In the southern hemisphere, find the Southern Cross. Note the direction of the long axis of the cross. Follow that imaginary line for a distance equal to five times the length of the cross and fact the point in space where it would end. You’re now facing directly south; spin around 180° to find north

5) The direction in which the clouds move, which is generally west-to-east. (This can provide only a very rough approximation at best, and doesn’t work everywhere.)

Now you might wonder I know what way is north but how is this going to help me well if you know what way is north you also know what way is south west and east. Try to remember any kind of sign or remember which way you came say it was north east then go north east. Nature can also help you find some kind of civilization Follow a drainage or stream downhill or down stream. This can be hard going but will often lead to a trail or road.

Survival guide- Navigation

tgregg — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:34:34 +0000

NAVIGATIONhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navigationhttp://www.w-o-w.com/ARTICLES/navigation/

http://senselist.com/2006/10/02/13-ways-to-find-north-if-youre-lost-in-the-woods/

Navigation is the process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another.The word navigate is derived from the Latin roots navis meaning “ship” and agere meaning “to move” or “to direct.”[1] Different navigational techniques have evolved over the ages in different cultures, but all involve locating one’s position compared to known locations or patterns. It is also used in computer science as a term related to internet.You can find your way through the bush by using the north star it is very helpful if you know your constellations.Moss on the tree - it grows on the north side wear the sun the rises and sets rises in the east sets in the west

Look for moss; it usually grows on the north (i.e., least sunny) side of trees and rocks—or at least, grows most plentifully there.

Look for spider webs, which tend to appear on the south sides of trees.

Put a stick in the ground vertically, and note where the end of its shadow is. Wait a little while, and mark where the end is now. The line going between those two points should run approximately east–west; you can then tell by the direction of the sun’s movement which way is north.

Watch the sun, which rises (more or less) in the east and sets (more or less) in the west. But since the exact position of the sun varies by season and latitude, this is rather inaccurate.

In the northern hemisphere, if it’s night and the sky is clear, you can usually pick out the north star (Polaris) as the brightest one in the handle of the Little Dipper. If you’re facing that star, you’re pointing north.

In the southern hemisphere, find the Southern Cross. Note the direction of the long axis of the cross. Follow that imaginary line for a distance equal to five times the length of the cross and fact the point in space where it would end. You’re now facing directly south; spin around 180° to find north.

Hold an analog watch horizontally. In the northern hemisphere, point the hour hand toward the sun; in the southern hemisphere, point the 12 toward the sun. Either way, the north-south line runs halfway between the hour hand and the 12 (or 1, if Daylight Saving Time is in effect). To figure out which is which, note the sun’s direction of movement, or assume that the sun is in the southern half of the sky.

Note the direction in which the clouds move, which is generally west-to-east. (This can provide only a very rough approximation at best, and doesn’t work everywhere.)

If you’re in a part of the world where Traveler’s Palms grow, find one. Chances are the axis of the branches runs east-west; as usual, determine north from the direction of the sun or assume it’s in the southern part of the sky.

If you’re near a body of water where birds, fish, or amphibians are breeding, keep in mind that they often prefer to breed on the west side.Use a compass. (You did bring a compass, right?) Make a compass by carefully floating a magnetized needle on the surface of water that’s sitting in a very still container. (You did bring a needle, right?)

Use a GPS receiver. It’ll probably tell you the direction you’re facing without any effort, but even if it lacks an electronic compass (or the compass isn’t working), you can work out which way is north by taking two or more readings some distance apart and doing some very simple geometry. (You do remember your geometry, right?)

Find a straight stick and place it vertically in the ground.

Set watch on top of the stick.

Rotate watch until the hour hand aligns with the sticks shadow. 12 o’ clock on the watch will now be pointing North.

Crabbe Questions

tgregg — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:55:35 +0000

Summary

So far in the book Crabbe, Crabbe has got caught with alcohol at school, he ran away from home he has gotten attacked by a bear and has no way to get fire. Crabbe got caught with alcohol by being drunk in gym class and his teacher asked to see his locker and found the alcohol in his backpack. Crabbe ran away form home because he did not like his life. Crabbe did’ent go to anywhere in particular he just launched his canoe and took off. On Crabbes first night he was attacked by a bear he did’ent get any serious injures though. Lastly Crabbe fell down a waterfall in his canoe and sliced his arm open and was saved by a young woman. So as you can see Crabbe has not had such a pleasent life so far.

Feelings

Crabbe feels sick after his first night. This is because he was attacked by a bear. Also Crabbe felt worried when the gym teacher wanted to look in his locker. Crabbe feels this way because he knew there was alcohol in his locker. Crabbe also felt embarrassed when he was just about to fall down the waterfall. This is because he thought he should know how to make his canoe work.

Connections

One time when I was at camp with my friend we were at the water fall (we got there by walking through about a foot of water) and her dad told us when we go back to walk up far then cross the lake to shore and so when we were done we started to walk back and we didn’t cross at the right spot and the current was getting to strong abn we were swept off of are feet and started to go towards the waterfall when her dad and a random fishermen came and pulled us out. I had a huge scratch on my side and she hurt her leg but other then that we were okay only a little embarrassed.