MNS Multi-Navigator
by Brunton
Brunton has replaced the MNS multi navigator in January 2005 with mapping models. See links below.
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Global Position System / TrueMagnetic™ Digital Compass / Barometer-Altimeter
The Brunton MNS Multi-Navigator is more than just an ordinary Global Positioning System. It is the only instrument you will need to head into extreme unknown territory and return home safely. Whether fighting your way through tropical rain forests or blazing new ground in the Arctic, the Multi-Navigator is designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions.
Unlike standard GPS units the MNS incorporates two integrated navigation devices with a GPS receiver, and combines this with a durable and waterproof body and the most temperature resistant LCD screen on the market.
The TrueMagnetic Compass
The internal digital compass automatically adjusts for local declination and continues to show the true compass course during navigation. The compass function also works independently of the GPS function, allowing you to navigate without the assistance of satellites and update your position with the GPS only when needed.
This unique feature allows for amazing battery conservation; giving you weeks worth of battery power rather than hours. And unlike a regular GPS where you have to be moving to obtain a directional bearing, the Multi-Navigator can obtain a bearing while you’re standing still, an invaluable feature when motion is not an option.
The StraightHome feature
Integrating a TrueMagnetic compass allowed us to add the one-button StraightHome™ Feature making the Multi-Navigator stand even further apart from other GPS units in the marketplace. Now the user can easily access a direct bearing to a stored HOME position, eliminating the need to retrace the entire route on the return trip. This feature can be particularly helpful in an emergency situation as it provides an immediate bearing to safety.
The Stormwatch Barometer
The Multi-Navigator provides current barometric pressure and the history for the past 36 hours. The forecast for the upcoming 12 hours is displayed on the easy-to-read LCD screen in Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Rainy, and Storm Warning connotations.
The Internal Altimeter
Reads elevation based on atmospheric pressure, not satellite signals. Where other GPS units are capable of detecting altitude with an accuracy of +/- 30 feet, the Multi-Navigator can provide an altitude reading accurate to 3 feet, making it an invaluable navigation aid for pinpointing your exact position.
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