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[[Geocache |Cache]] - See [[Geocache]]. | [[Geocache |Cache]] - See [[Geocache]]. | ||
| + | [[CITO]] - Cache In Trash Out - When out geocaching, take a bag with you and pick up trash along the way! | ||
[[Confluence]] - A confluence is defined as a flowing together; a meeting place (often of rivers). In our case a degree confluence is the exact spot where an integer degree of latitude and an integer degree of longitude meet. | [[Confluence]] - A confluence is defined as a flowing together; a meeting place (often of rivers). In our case a degree confluence is the exact spot where an integer degree of latitude and an integer degree of longitude meet. | ||
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| + | [[Datum]] - A datum is something used as a basis for calculating and measuring. In the case of GPS, datums are different calculations for determining longitude and latitude for a given location. | ||
| + | Currently, Geocaching uses the WGS84 datum for all caches. | ||
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== F == | == F == | ||
| + | [[FTF]] - First To Find. Usually found in the forums or written in the online or physical log books. | ||
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| + | [[Hitchhiker]] - A hitchhiker is an item that is placed in a cache, and has instructions to travel to other caches. Sometimes they have logbooks attached so you can log their travels. A [[Travel Bug]] and a [[Swaggie]] are examples. | ||
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== S == | == S == | ||
| + | [[Spoiler]] - A spoiler is information that can give details away and ruin the experience of something. For example, telling someone the end of a movie before they see it. In geocaching, a spoiler gives away details of a cache location and can ruin the experience of the hunt. | ||
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| + | [[TNLN]] - Took Nothing. Left Nothing. Usually found in cache logbooks for folks that enjoy the thrill of the hunt more than the material contents of the cache. | ||
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| + | [[TNLNSL]] - [[TNLN]] + Signed Log | ||
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| + | [[Travel Bug]] - A Travel Bug is a [[Geocaching.com]] hitchiker. | ||
== U,V & W == | == U,V & W == | ||
| + | [[Virtual Cache]] - Adapted from "Virtual Reality," virtual means "nothing there." So a virtual cache means there is no cache container. It's the location that is the cache itself. Nothing is normally traded, except photos and experiences. | ||
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| + | [[WAAS]] - WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System, but that doesn't really describe what it is. Not available in Australia. See [http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html Garmin About WAAS]. | ||
== X,Y & Z == | == X,Y & Z == | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 13 July 2005
Contents
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CITO - Cache In Trash Out - When out geocaching, take a bag with you and pick up trash along the way!
Confluence - A confluence is defined as a flowing together; a meeting place (often of rivers). In our case a degree confluence is the exact spot where an integer degree of latitude and an integer degree of longitude meet.
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Datum - A datum is something used as a basis for calculating and measuring. In the case of GPS, datums are different calculations for determining longitude and latitude for a given location.
Currently, Geocaching uses the WGS84 datum for all caches.
E
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FTF - First To Find. Usually found in the forums or written in the online or physical log books.
G
GAxxxx - Geocaching Australia waypoint identifier.
Geocache - The object for which you seek in Geocaching.
Geocaching - A hide and seek game using GPS technology.
GPS - A system of satellites used for geocaching.
GPS - The device used to track the GPS Satellites.
GPS receiver - The device used to track the GPS Satellites.
GCxxxx – Geocaching.com waypoint identifier.
H
Hitchhiker - A hitchhiker is an item that is placed in a cache, and has instructions to travel to other caches. Sometimes they have logbooks attached so you can log their travels. A Travel Bug and a Swaggie are examples.
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Letterboxing - Letterboxing is similar to Geocaching, but you use a series of clues to find a container. Once you find the container (or letterbox), you take a carved stamp from the box and stamp your personal logbook. You then take your carved stamp and stamp the letterbox's log book.
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Rare Earth Magnets - Made from Neodymium Iron Boron magnets.
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Spoiler - A spoiler is information that can give details away and ruin the experience of something. For example, telling someone the end of a movie before they see it. In geocaching, a spoiler gives away details of a cache location and can ruin the experience of the hunt.
TNLN - Took Nothing. Left Nothing. Usually found in cache logbooks for folks that enjoy the thrill of the hunt more than the material contents of the cache.
T
Travel Bug - A Travel Bug is a Geocaching.com hitchiker.
U,V & W
Virtual Cache - Adapted from "Virtual Reality," virtual means "nothing there." So a virtual cache means there is no cache container. It's the location that is the cache itself. Nothing is normally traded, except photos and experiences.
WAAS - WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System, but that doesn't really describe what it is. Not available in Australia. See Garmin About WAAS.
