2012 OSC Readiness(Mobile) Field Data Collection

The Essentials of Data Management Data Acquisition, Management and Dissemination

Scribe Field Data Collection (Mobile GIS)

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Goals

Translate field work into electronic data, not reports!

Facilitate data capture and input Ease the burden of paper trail Consistent data management practices Consistent data dissemination

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Planning Phase

Develop a Data Management Plan (DMP) Data Stream Analysis Evaluate Data Capture Tools Define Data Elements Data Quality Objectives

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On-site information workflow can range from the simple…

to the Complex…

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Data Collection Tools

Data Elements

Every piece of information you are capturing May be more than you realize

Information about a sample Location ID Matrix Date / Time Units Equipment type Calibration information Facility name etc…

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Data Quality Objectives

AKA: “ Reporting Requirements” Make sure the information you are capturing can

satisfy required reports and possibly future requests

May force you to re-evaluate your data elements and possibly your collection tools

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Data Communication When the scope of a job increases and the complexity level

goes up, one local database is often not able to support the needs of the project

Geographic or functional separation Maintain local control over a dataset but be able to deliver

it, so it can be incorporated into the larger project data ArcGIS Server is a great way to host GIS information for

operational decision making and consumption by Senor management or other responding partners.

A good way to accommodate multiple agencies, contractors or roles on a large project

2012 OSC Readiness

Field Data Collection(Mobile GIS)

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Field Data Collection(Mobile GIS)

ArcGIS mobile application configurable to an Agency’s ArcGIS server

View and navigate mobile maps Collect, edit, and update field data in real time and

disseminate information immediately Allows customization for specific field tasks or projects Integrate seamlessly into current workflows Integrate external hardware (range finder, camera, GPS)

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Field Data Collection(Mobile GIS)

Mobile GIS allows the field user to connect directly to a server environment to access the latest information as needed

Mobile GIS also allows a preset/defined environment to be set up in advance

Depending on the workflow or defined field task, the user has the ability to conduct some predefined jobs

Data Collection MethodsLogbook Chronological data entry. Time-consuming for large amounts of data. Data type consistency is not guaranteed. Conversion to database, and post-processing is required.

Electronic Field Sheet Custom data collection form, does not require data post-processing. Data manager compiles forms and converts data to tabulated format. Requires manual association with site photos.

Site Specific Field Sheet Designed to record specific data for a site. Narrows down data requirements and domains. Data entry to a database and quality check required. Data entry errors may occur during transcription.

Field AssessmentMobile Application

Deployments: MS Floods (R4) Minot Floods (R8) Hurricane Irene (R4) Numerous training and exercises

Configured as a series of electronic data collection forms for the Windows Mobile operating system.

Automatically associates location data, site photos, and assessment information.

Reduces data entry and post-processing. Eases data integration with other databases. Allows quick data dissemination over the

Internet through synchronization.

Launch mobile assessment application

Obtain coordinates from GPS and

confirm location

Select one of the choices and begin the assessment

Enter user information and

select container type

Enter number of containers and

accessibility details

Take pictures with device camera and

attach to assessment

Add assessment comments as

necessary

Review data summary and finish location assessment

Synchronize assessments to ArcGIS server

Enter additional container information and inspection data

Data Collection Process

When an assessment is completed, the data collected is stored in the handheld device as a series of XML

files. These files are stored in the

“Assessments” directory.

Data Synchronization

The device must be connected to

the Wireless Network (Wifi) or Phone Network in order to transfer the assessment

files to the ArcGISserver.

Once the network connection is

established, the assessments can be selected and synchronized

clicking on “Sync”.

When the assessments

synchronize, they are no longer visible at the

Assessment Sync screen and they are moved to the

“History” directory.

Data DisseminationAfter synchronization is completed, assessment data can be

accessed online through a web mapping application.

Web Mapping Application

View associated media by clicking on URL link.

Click on “Identify” to review the assessment data table.

Click on “Print” to create custom maps from viewer.

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We will talk more about this in the Minot Case Study and the DATA team brief

out and COP presentation

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Now we go outside!!!