Using GPS to collect cluster locations during the survey Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys With thanks to

Why use GPS to collect cluster locations Permits linking of additional data to MICS data through geographic links –E.g. Census data, facility data, other geo-located data Permits geographic grouping of data beyond region –E.g. Climactic zones, agricultural zones, etc. Permits mapping of sample clusters –E.g. with DevInfo

How to use GPS 1.Select location 2.Activate GPS 3.Identify and mark location (waypoint) 4.Record location on form

1. Select the Point Collection Location Find a place with a clear unobstructed view of the sky –First Choice: Geographic center of the populated settlement area of the cluster –Second Choice: Open area near the center, or on top of a building in the center

2. Activate Garmin Turn on the Garmin. Once it has locked into enough satellites then press the Page button until you reach the MENU screen and select MARK.

3. Assign Cluster Number Highlight the Waypoint ID Enter in the Cluster Number Coordinate Waypoint ID

4. Complete GPS Form Complete the GPS Form Highlight OK and click Enter

Example of Log Sheet GEOGRAPHIC POSITIONING SYSTEM FORMGP GP1. Cluster number: ___ ___ ___ GP2. Area: Urban1 Rural2 GP3. Region: Region 11 Region 22 Region 33 Region 44 GP4. Operator name and number: Name ___ ___ GP5. Day/Month/Year of measurement: ___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ Checked estimated accuracy (after ready to navigate) Marked Waypoint Renamed Waypoint to cluster number Recorded Waypoints position Saved Waypoint GP6. Waypoint name: ___ ___ ___ N/S/E/WDegreesDecimal degrees GP7. Latitude:N S___ ___. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ GP8. Longitude:E W___ ___ ___. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___