Technology Workshops
Field Data Collection Technology
Many professional scientists desire effective technology to aid in data collection and site location mapping efforts. However, the maze of options and technical information can be overwhelming. This presentation will provide an overview of equipment selection criterion and practical solutions.
Content overview
- Introduction of presenter and course
- Data Collection Applications overview
- Why do we collect field data?
- What are our data collection goals?
- High level of data input accuracy
- Speed of collection – high productivity
- We want to spatially index our data (ie. know “what” is “where”)
- We want to seamless integrate data to and from our organization’s larger database and/or GIS
- We want it to be fast, easy, cheap and never fail!
- Field Data Collection hardware – Pros and Cons
- Paper Forms/Manual Methods
- Recreational devices including consumer GPS
- Laptop computers
- Pen based computers
- Field Mobile Devices (rugged PDAs)
- Software “Solutions”
- Hardware is only part of your solution
- Software selection driven by your application needs
- Common “out of the box” field software choices
- Can I or others customize my own data collection program?
- Demonstration(s)
- Integrating GPS devices for mapping and navigation
- Quick GPS overview – today’s system
- Recreational versus resource versus surveying
- How accurate do I need?
- What is GNSS?
- Differential correction. What is it? Do I need it?
- GIS and Mobile GIS trends
- Mobile GIS role in your organization’s GIS
- Do we need Mobile GIS?
- GIS data flow/organization and its value
- Mobile GIS Field user expectations and training
- Mobile GIS demonstration
- Q and A and wrap up
Upcoming Workshops
February 6-7: ArcPad Studio with Enterprise Management Tricks & Tips in Portland, OR at the Metro Regional Center
This 2 day class is a must for ArcPad power users and Mobile GIS administrators wanting to maximize the success of their Mobile GIS projects by harnessing the customization capabilities of ArcPad 10.
February 29-March 1: ArcPad Studio with Enterprise Management Tricks & Tips in Denver, CO (Centennial) - Hosted by CompassTools
This 2 day class is a must for ArcPad power users and Mobile GIS administrators wanting to maximize the success of their Mobile GIS projects by harnessing the customization capabilities of ArcPad 10.
March 19-20 & March 21-22: ArcPad 10 Bootcamp™ and ArcPad Studio 10 with Enterprise Management Tricks & Tips sessions in Anchorage, AK
ArcPad 10 Bootcamp™ and ArcPad Studio 10 with Enterprise Management Tricks & Tips sessions in Anchorage, AK – March 19-20 (Bootcamp) and March 21-22 (Studio)
April 16-17: ArcPad 10 Bootcamp in Seattle, WA at the King County GIS Center
This 2-day hands-on ArcPad 10 Bootcamp™ is a must for new ArcPad users or users migrating to ArcPad 10. It is also great for GIS administrators who manage and support field crews using ArcPad.
May 14-15: ArcPad 10 Bootcamp in Portland, OR at the Metro Regional Center
This 2-day hands-on ArcPad 10 Bootcamp™ is a must for new ArcPad users or users migrating to ArcPad 10. It is also great for GIS administrators who manage and support field crews using ArcPad.