Maprika and Avenza apps both show your location on a Geocoded map. But they use two different map formats. Avenza Maps loads and displays GeoPDFs. You need to create the GeoPDF map outside of Avenza Maps. What is a GeoPDF®? http://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-geopdfr Maprika uses their own format. You geocode a JPEG image by locating at least … Continue reading You need both Maprika and Avenza Maps apps
Stiltz Trio Alta – floor pan options
This is information that I have found out in the six plus months since our Trio Altra thru car was installed. Even though we specified that we wanted to enter on one side on the bottom floor, exit on the other side on the top floor, our dealer ordered a single ramp Thrucar Trio Alta. … Continue reading Stiltz Trio Alta – floor pan options
Load Before You Go Apps
HIKE SMART NY https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28708.html External power pack/bank for your phone! Detailed information at the end. What3Words https://what3words.com Every 3 metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words. Avenza https://www.avenza.com The only app that seems to be readily available for tracking your location on GeoPDFs. Geo Referenced PDF format maps so the location information … Continue reading Load Before You Go Apps
Places to Nordic Ski around Ithaca, Central NY State
Cayuga Nordic Ski Club - https://cayuganordicski.org Cayuga Nordic Ski Club - https://www.facebook.com/cayuganordicskiCayuga Nordic Ski Club FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/982137765848482CNSC Google Group - https://groups.google.com/g/cayuganordicskiMy listing of some places: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KC7KFiB-HiwqUQBong0pbeLekq19qEJwg0KpZL5uzgU
Easier Deer Fence
We wanted to put in a deer fence but there were drawbacks to what we saw or got estimates for. Commercially installed was at least $10 per foot plus required posts every 16 feet.Plastic fence was only 7 feet high and the life of the plastic was unknown. Plus the strength if wild grape vines … Continue reading Easier Deer Fence
PSIA-AASI How to Cross Country Ski: A Beginner’s Guide
PSIA-AASI How to Cross Country Ski: A Beginner's Guide tiny.cc/HowToCrossCountrySkiList
Geo Referenced Map Options
1. The new Hammond Hill map is a GeoPDF. https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8204.htmlMost USGS topo maps are available as GeoPDF. USGS US Topo 7.5-minute map for Dryden, NY 2019 https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Maps/USTopo/PDF/NY/NY_Dryden_20190925_TM_geo.pdf You need a program that can use a GeoPDF(r) - a georeferenced PDF file, meaning that it is a Portable Document Format (PDF) file with added information that relates the … Continue reading Geo Referenced Map Options
Half Mask Respirators as N95 Medical Masks
http://www.safetynewsalert.com/study-suggests-possible-alternative-during-n95-respirator-shortage/ "www.safetynewsalert.com/study-suggests-possible-alternative-during-n95-respirator-shortage/" Training and Fit Testing of Health Care Personnel for Reusable Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators Compared With Disposable N95 Respiratorshttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2763841 The MSA G-1 Facepiece is what I use with West Danby Fire/Rescue. WestDanbyFire.orgI wonder if one can still get the cartridge adapters for the MSA full face masks. Although if we came to a medical … Continue reading Half Mask Respirators as N95 Medical Masks
https://covid-19.splunkforgood.com/
Using Splunk to present Covid-19 data: https://covid-19.splunkforgood.com/
Repel ticks with Permethrin soaked clothing
1. Soaking clothing - https://sectionhiker.com/permethrin-soak-method-guide/ Martin's Permethrin 10% Multi-Purpose Insecticide, 32oz (1 Quart) https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00061MSS0 I know that sites like Consumer Reports say not to "mix your own." This a non-registered with the EPA usage. My Amazon review water based so great for clothes soaking, indoor use We live just south of Ithaca, NY so we … Continue reading Repel ticks with Permethrin soaked clothing
Cave and SAR 