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Thursday, June 29, 2006

Walking Access Consultation Panel
PO Box 2526
Wellington

To Whom It May Concern:

In May 2000, President Clinton signed a declaration removing Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System (GPS). Overnight, this allowed GPS receivers to be used in many more recreational situations in New Zealand, as they were now accurate to 5-10 metres. Previously, with Selective Availability, the error introduced hundreds of metres of inaccuracy. This increase in accuracy suddenly made it possible to repeatedly return to the same location, and to use GPS receivers for more accurate navigation.

The Society is undertaking a number of efforts at engaging and consulting with relevant organisations to focus on the provision of public data in a format suitable for use in GPS units.

Recent Engagements

• Public Walking Access Panel consultation - society submission made on 20060629