ASTM F 3072:2026

1.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to use a GNSS 2 receiver to navigate on land and small bodies of water. 1.2 This guide applies to the use of a GNSS receiver for navigating on land, on and off roads, and on small bodies of water, wherever GNSS signals can be received. 1.3 This guide applies to the use of a GNSS receiver for navigating in disaster areas where local positioning aids or references may be lost or damaged. 1.4 This guide does not apply to the use of a GNSS receiver on large bodies of water, at sea, or in the air. 1.5 This guide does not imply that a GNSS receiver is a replacement for a map and compass. Use of the latter is strongly recommended as a backup for GNSS navigation. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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