Using the Pasture Biomass Collector field data collection forms.
Introduction
Cibo Labs have developed and deployed a PUBLIC survey form for the visual calibration or field collection of pasture biomass information. This form is:
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Pasture Biomass Image Library - Visual Calibration
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Pasture Biomass Collector - for initial data collection by users to create a one-pager of reference images (low, moderate and high biomass) for different types of pasture and for quadrat data collection along transects
The survey form is a mobile data collection app for undertaking rapid pasture assessments in the paddock, and has been designed to streamline data collection in the field.
This collected data can be used as information for direct input to forage budgets or for calibration of satellite imagery. The survey allows the user to undertake visual quadrat assessments along transects, take photos and record information on pasture types and condition. The survey form works offline with both Android and IOS devices using the ESRI Survey123 mobile application (https://esriaustralia.com.au/survey123-for-arcgis).
The survey form is designed to be used for initial collection of pasture data with:
Visual Calibration
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This is a “crowd-sourcing” form available for anyone to use. All records are stored in our online database as line features (transects) and points (quadrats).
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For each transect that is collected and uploaded, the user provides their email address. This email is used to send a one-page report as an image reference file.
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The user only receives reports with each transect uploaded to have the reference file ready for the next phase of collecting data with the ‘Pasture Biomass Collector’.
Transect Data
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This is also a “crowd-sourcing” form available for anyone to use. All records are stored in our online database as line features (transects) and points (quadrats).
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The user provides their email address for each transect collected and uploaded. This email is used to send a “live link” to all collected data as a Google Sheet, which streams the data and image links back to the user when mobile data services are available.
Installing and Accessing with Survey123 (Click Me)
These surveys are provided for free as an industry service with the expectation that the user, Cibo Labs and the broader industry will receive mutual benefits from the data collected.