Comments on: Everything you always wanted to know about elevation in Locus (but were afraid to ask)

By: Michal, Locus team

Michal, Locus team — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:33:37 +0000

In reply to Espinoza. Hi, if the elevation markings are part of the map, e.g. accompanying the contour lines, they are in meters.

By: Espinoza

Espinoza — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:15:50 +0000

Actually, not everything I ever wanted to know. Elevation markings on the map: are they in metres? I can’t find the units specified anywhere.

By: Michal, Locus team

Michal, Locus team — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:33:19 +0000

In reply to Jef Michel.

Hi Jef,
Locus Map processes elevation gain from the data it receives from your phone GPS. If the data are incorrect or contain huge deviations, then the resulting elevation gain is also incorrect. Locus Map, however, offers a few methods on how to limit these deviations. Open Locus settings > GPS&sensors:

– Location filter > select medium or heavier filter

– Google Services assisted location > turn it ON

– Altitude manager > settings tab > SRTM data – select “Optimize GPS values” or “Replace GPS values”

– Altitude manager > settings tab > Pressure sensor > turn ON (if available)

– Altitude manager > settings tab > Altitude filter – select medium or heavier filter

By: Jef Michel

Jef Michel — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:44:34 +0000

Quite a while ago, something changed and the elevation/distance graphs of my recorded tracks became much more jagged and erratic. Previously, these same routes had been fairly smooth and the total elevation gain/loss had been realistic. After the change, however, the gain numbers skyrocketed to 3x or more for a known route.

I won’t rule out damage to my phone, but I wonder if there is some sensitivity setting within Locus that was changed. Which of the recording profile parameters would have the greatest influence on the elevation gain recording? Distance/time intervals or GPS accuracy?

I’ve always enjoyed looking at elevation gain numbers after my bike rides, but they’ve become obviously flawed. If you can help me figure this out, I’d really appreciate it. Thank You!