Welcome to GIS-AntQuest!

This simple example studies the population of Ants in CWRU's Frieberger Field.
Click the animation to the left to begin.

When you have found the maximum density of ants, click your mouse to find its coordinates. Write those coordinates down for later!

Instructions:
  1. Complete the above exercise.
  2. Locate your target point using the offsets shown to the right.
  3. Do the appropriate conversions on paper.
  4. Go outside and try to find your target using a GPS locator!

Target:

... from the maximum ant population density, go:
-0 minutes 2.016 seconds latitude
-0 minutes 0.0612 seconds longitude
 

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