Performed by a Certified Measurer using validated GPS devices and advanced elevation models (LiDAR or post-processed GNSS). Offers the highest accuracy and traceability.
The course is measured in the field by a Certified Measurer using an approved GPS device and Metric Trails' standardized procedure. Ensures reproducible and verifiable results.
The course is verified in a GIS environment using public topographic data. Metric Trails uses statistical methods and consistency checks.
Gain the skills to collect, validate, and certify trail data using field-tested methods and remote analysis tools
Raimundo Sánchez is a trail runner, scientist, and systems engineer based in Brisbane, Australia. He holds a PhD in complex systems and a Master’s in Business Analytics, and leads research at the University of Queensland focused on wearable technology, biomechanics, and GPS data in real-world environments. He created Metric Trails to bring scientific rigor to trail running measurements, standardizing how we record distance and elevation gain in complex terrain. His work blends geomatics, sports science, and data modeling, and has been published in interdisciplinary journals spanning from engineering to human physiology.
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