Module 1: Introduction to Mobile GIS and Field Data Collection

• What is Mobile GIS and its role in modern geospatial workflows.
• Advantages of mobile data collection over traditional methods.
• Key components of a mobile GIS system (hardware, software, data).
• Understanding different types of geospatial data collected in the field (points, lines, polygons, attributes).
• Overview of common mobile GIS applications and their uses.
• Practical session: Exploring a pre-configured mobile GIS application on a device and navigating basic map features.

Module 2: Understanding GPS and Location Technologies

• Fundamentals of GPS: How it works, satellites, receivers.
• GPS accuracy: Factors affecting precision (e.g., atmospheric conditions, multipath).
• Differential GPS (DGPS) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) for enhanced accuracy.
• Other location technologies: Wi-Fi, cellular, beacons, GLONASS, Galileo.
• Planning for optimal GPS reception in the field.
• Practical session: Using a mobile device's built-in GPS to record a series of points and analyze their positional accuracy.

Module 3: Mobile Data Collection Devices and Software

• Types of mobile GIS devices: Smartphones, tablets, ruggedized handhelds, dedicated GNSS receivers.
• Choosing the right device for specific field conditions and project needs.
• Overview of popular mobile GIS software platforms (e.g., Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps/Survey123, QGIS Mobile, Fulcrum, KoboToolbox).
• Key features of mobile data collection apps: Map display, data entry forms, GPS integration.
• Device management and power considerations for field work.
• Practical session: Installing and setting up a mobile GIS data collection application on a personal device.

Module 4: Designing and Preparing Field Data Collection Projects

• Defining data collection objectives and requirements.
• Designing effective data collection forms and questionnaires.
• Creating or selecting appropriate base maps for field use.
• Preparing GIS data for offline use on mobile devices.
• Setting up layers, symbology, and pop-ups for field maps.
• Practical session: Designing a simple data collection form with various field types (text, number, dropdown, photo) and preparing a map for offline use.

Module 5: Field Data Collection Techniques and Best Practices

• Collecting points, lines, and polygons in the field.
• Capturing attribute data accurately and consistently.
• Attaching photos, audio, and video to features.
• Tips for efficient and safe field operations.
• Best practices for maintaining data integrity during collection.
• Practical session: Conducting a simulated field data collection exercise, collecting points with attributes and photos.

Module 6: Managing and Synchronizing Field Data

• Strategies for syncing field-collected data with central GIS databases.
• Understanding online and offline data workflows.
• Resolving data conflicts during synchronization.
• Backing up field data to prevent loss.
• Data security and privacy considerations for mobile data.
• Practical session: Synchronizing collected field data from the mobile device to a desktop GIS or cloud platform.

Module 7: Data Quality Control and Validation

• Importance of data quality in GIS.
• Techniques for validating field-collected data (e.g., spatial checks, attribute validation rules).
• Identifying and correcting errors in collected data.
• Using GIS tools for post-collection data cleaning.
• Documenting data quality and lineage.
• Practical session: Performing quality control checks on collected data, identifying and correcting any errors.

Module 8: Basic Mobile GIS Applications and Visualization

• Viewing and querying collected data on mobile devices.
• Performing simple spatial selections and measurements.
• Displaying base maps and operational layers.
• Creating basic thematic maps on mobile devices.
• Sharing maps and data with other field users.
• Practical session: Using the mobile GIS app to query attributes, make simple measurements, and apply basic symbology to collected data.

Module 9: Advanced Mobile GIS Tools and Techniques

• Utilizing advanced GPS features (e.g., averaging points for higher accuracy).
• Integrating external sensors with mobile devices for data collection.
• Real-time data streaming and tracking from the field.
• Automating data collection workflows with scripts or advanced app configurations.
• Introduction to GNSS post-processing for survey-grade accuracy.
• Practical session: Exploring advanced settings in a mobile GIS app, such as setting up advanced GPS configurations or exploring real-time tracking features.

Module 10: Project Planning and Implementation

• Developing a comprehensive mobile GIS project plan.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for mobile data collection initiatives.
• Training field teams and managing personnel.
• Piloting and scaling up mobile GIS projects.
• Case studies of successful mobile GIS implementations across different sectors.
• Practical session: Developing a basic project plan outline for a hypothetical mobile data collection project.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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