Directed Biosystem Inventory
The main requirement in this solution was to collect data from a large number of locations across the country. To manage this, Teraim used Field Pad’s Geographical Information System functionality to display objects specified in GeoJSON-formatted files.
Each GIS page is completely dynamic and defined in XML. For each object shown on the map it is possible to:
- Configure the graphical presentation of the object (icon or geometrical figure).
- See the distance from the object to the person holding the device in real time.
- Navigate to the object by car using Google Maps (the App will automatically start Google Maps when you click the green car Icon).
- Open up a workflow that is linked to the specific object to write down observations.
When done, the user can mark the object as ready. The object changes color depending on its status: Yellow for started but not ready. Green for ready and OK. Red, if any rules are violated; missing or inconsistent data.
Each form tied to a GeoJSON object is created entirely by configuration of a XML workflow. Each data entry field can be checked with rules for a value, against range limits, or using sophisticated correlation against other entries.
National Inventory of Landscapes
For this case we were required to develop a system that works completely Off-Grid for extended periods of time in very harsh conditions. The major focus was on avoiding data loss due to broken equipment.
To solve this we made us of Field Pad's “triple” data security model:
- Data is continously synchronised between two paired devices. At any given time, at least one backup is available (if working alone, an Android mobile phone can be used as backup).
- Data is written into the SD Card of the device at regular intervals.
- Data is exported back to the Cloud whenever network access is available.
We were able to solve the major part of the requirements using the standard Field Pad, but for some special cases, we developed specific plugin templates to present customized user interfaces.
On the left is an example of a customised user interface that shows the user's position and distance relative to a path and allows the entry of observations along the way.
Glacier Monitoring
We did a project for a team monitoring the movement and size of glaciers. This project required GIS located data and collection of pictures with regular intervals.
The challenge in this project was time to delivery. We were able to produce a working production level solution in a few days.
Field Pad's flexibility allowed the app to be used for weather data collection as well, reducing the number of reporting tools used by the research staff.
