using mobile gis to make invasive species detection and ......arcgis online –data collection...

Ryan Wnuk

Jameson Loesch

Mark Pranckus

Using Mobile GIS to Make Invasive

Species Detection and Treatment More

Efficient

Mapping Invasive

Species

Methods:

– Flagging Tape

– Field Notes

– Trimble X7 GPS Unit

– Mobile GIS

Factors:

– Accuracy

– Cost

– Efficiency

– Data Management

Mobile GIS

– Cloud Based

– Smartphone Application

– Optional Trimble R1

increases data accuracy

– Newly available

technology

– Fully integrated with

ArcGIS Desktop

Trimble X7 GPS UnitArcGIS Collector Trimble R1 Receiver

ArcGIS Online – Data Collection Options

Trimble X7 GPS Unit

- 3-5m real-time accuracy

- <1m post processed

accuracy

- Data saved to device or SD card

- Only pre-loaded data is

available

- Download data when back in the

office

- Download data as

shapefile or database

- Disconnected from team

- No webmap

- Can take photos using GPS

- Not geolocated

- 3-5m real-time accuracy

- Data saved to cloud or device

- Basemaps, additional files

can be loaded from the

office

- Data automatically pushed to

cloud if signal is available

- Data instantly accessible

- Download data as

shapefile or database

- Synced with team

- Sync to web map

- Geolocated photos

- <1m real-time accuracy

- Connects via bluetooth

ArcGIS Collector Trimble R1 Receiver

$9,000 $200 $2,500

ArcGIS Online – Cloud Based

Desktop GIS

Web

Mapping

ApplicationView on

Mobile

DeviceView on

Websites

Mobile

Data

Collection

Standard

Geospatial

Data Files

GIS Data Collection Options

Trimble GPS Data Collection

GPSCollector 3Shapefile

ArcMap

Shapefile

Hosted Approach using ArcGIS Online

ArcMap Hosted

Feature Service(s)

--Optional--

Collector 3

Collector 2

Collector 1

Collector App

Collector 2

Collector 1 Shapefile

Shapefile

ArcGIS Collector App

Benefits of Mobile GIS

Data Collection and Management

– Simple user interface

– Adaptable data layers

– Simultaneous data collection by

multiple field crew members

Benefits of Mobile GIS

Web Application

– Share data with clients,

stakeholders, office or

remote staff

– Can be public or private

Benefits of Mobile GIS

Team Communication

– Access Routes

– Site Condition Warnings

– Site Features

– Crew member locations

Example – Invasive Species

Detection

> Site assessments are quick

and accurate

> Allows for site prioritization

> Clients and remote staff can

quickly have “eyes on the

site”

Example – Mapping

Treatment Areas

> Detect ecological changes

> Track effectiveness of

herbicides, burns, plantings

> View pictures of previous

treatments

Veg Mgmt Application Polygon

7/18/2016

Spot Spray

Cirsium arvense

Aquaneat 3%

Veg Mgmt Assessment Polygon

8/24/2016

100% kill

Cirsium arvense

Example – Progress

Tracking

> Easily track multiple types of

field work

> Quickly assess scheduling

needs

Example – Web Map for

Clients and Stakeholders

> Quick adjustments to project

priorities and scope

> Adjustments to map layers

> Transparency of work

Mobile GIS – Lessons Learned

Benefits

> Accurate, Trimble R1 allows for submeteraccuracy

> Lower cost

> Simple user interface

> Cloud allows for collaboration and reduces upload hassle

> Software updates

Drawbacks

> Smartphone battery life

> Reliance on cell reception

> Mobile GIS is a tool in your toolbox

Thank You!

Ryan Wnuk

Assistant Staff Scientist

Ryan.Wnuk@Cardno.com

(608) 381-7736

Jameson Loesch

Senior Staff Scientist, Geospatial Manager

Jameson.Loesch@Cardno.com

(608) 469-6282

Mark Pranckus

Senior Consultant

Mark.Pranckus@Cardno.com

(715) 450-5128