[GIS] Can i use GPS Garmin GPSmap 62s in GIS projects with high accuracy

Question

i have GPS Garmin GPSmap 62s, is this can be dependable in GIS projects with high accuracy, and what is the "RMS", the minimum error rate in meter, and can i linking it with arcpad to draw road or buildings with high accuracy.

Answer 1

you shouldn't expect high accuracy from a handheld GPS. It has 3 meters error approximately. It can be linked to arcpad. Accuracy definition depends upon your application.