Using computers in the field for data collection has many advantages over manual form-filling, particularly with regard to ensuring the standardisation and consistency of chosen data values and the time-saving aspect of post-processing the data.    

Figure: GISmo in use

The integration of GPS and digital cameras into handheld devices has further improved the manageability and functionality available to field surveyors and allows for a variety of types of data to be collected and related to items of interest in the field.

JBA has developed their own GIS software package, GISmo, for use on handheld and tablet computers and built into this suite of applications is a web-based mapping and administration interface, which has been applied in various asset management scenarios and for post-flood survey and ecological data collection projects.

The features of GISmo, mobile GIS, include:

• Creation of point, line and polygon features 
• Background map support 
• Layer control and Style tools 
• Navigation and Search tools 
• Generic data forms linked to user-defined attribute files 
• Geo-referenced photographs 
• Standardisation and consistency of data input 

Case studies include:

• GISmo Asset Management 
• Post-Flood Surveys 
• Ecological Surveys 

For further details on Field Survey and Data Capture and how we may help you, please contact Andrew Gubbin (01756 799 919)