Inspector Gadget – Mobile data collection for plant biosecurity

Inspector Gadget – Mobile
data collection for plant
biosecurity
Dr Andrew Crowe
Fera
York, UK
UK Plant Health
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Decision Makers – Plant Health Officers
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Identify new and emerging risks
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Develop biosecurity strategy
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Gather evidence and commission research
First Line of Defence - Plant Health Inspectors (PHSI)
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Inspections at ports/airports
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Regular field inspections
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Plant passports for exporters
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Survey/Destruction of Notifiable Pests/Diseases
Risks to UK Plant Health
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UK Plant Health Risk Register
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742 Plant pest/disease risks identified
Key Pests/Diseases
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Phytopthora sp.
Emerald Ash Borer
Potato Ring Rot
Ash Die Back
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Pine/Oak
Processionary Moth
PHSI monitor plant health in England and Wales against
pests and disease
Manual Data Collection Workflow
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OFFICE
FIELD
Print out paper
Manually record:
maps/supporting • Inspection data
info
• Photo numbers
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Location
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GPS coordinates
grid references
field names
OFFICE
• Re-record
inspection data
into eDomero
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Download photo
files
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Record/plot
coordinates
Method is inefficient, repetitive and prone to error
Mobile Inspection Data Capture Pilot
Aims:
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Identify mobile GIS capabilities of software already
available to the organisation
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Minimise need for new systems and bespoke development
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Mobile data model based on the current recording system
for inspection data
Mobile GIS Software
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Use existing Esri software available to PHSI/Fera under our
Enterprise Licence Agreement with Esri
Windows Mobile
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iOS
Trimble Juno GPS
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ArcGIS For Windows
Mobile
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Web browser
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IPad/Android Tablet
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GeoForm
IPad
Collector for ArcGIS
Mobile GIS Hardware
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Trimble Juno T41 XG
- 1-2 meter real time accuracy
- 3G/WiFi enabled
- ~£1500 (~$2300)
- Windows Mobile 6.5
iPads
• approx. 5-10 meter real time accuracy
• 3G/WiFi enabled
• ~£400 (~$630)
Developing a Mobile Solution
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Database model consistent with fields from current
electronic recording system
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Use of subtypes and domains to ensure data integrity and
efficient collection out in the field
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Subtypes and domain coded values identical to those
used in the electronic recording system
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Mandatory fields to ensure validity of collected records
Mobile Data Model
Inspection Type domain example
Current electronic
Database model
recording system
Serving out the Data Model
ArcSDE
ArcGIS for
Windows
Mobile on
Trimble
ArcGIS for
Server
Firewall
Cellular and
wireless
connection
Collector for
ArcGIS
and GeoForm
on iPad
ArcMap/
ArcCatalog
ArcGIS
Online
ArcGIS For Windows Mobile
Collector for ArcGIS
GeoForm
Findings and future work
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Data model was able to collect data in a format compatible
with the current electronic recording system
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Range of software options available allows users to select
what’s right for them
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Trimble GPS devices provided suitable accuracies to
monitor plant health pest and disease outbreaks
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iPads GPS accuracy varied - Look to investigate use with
external GPS receivers
Benefits of using mobile GIS for Inspectors
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Improves efficiency and accuracy of field operations
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Provides rapid data collection and real time mapping
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Replaces paper-based workflows and duplicate recording
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Take information in and out of the field
Web Mapping to Support Plant Health Policy
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Advantages of webmaps
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People love maps
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Interactive interrogation of data
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Updated with current information
Requirements for government
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Data must be valid
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Must adhere to data protection guidelines
Chalara fraxinea interactive webmap
Mapping Plant Health Risks from Imports
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Aim
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To make more use of data stored on inspections
Objectives
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Map the origin of imports which have been found to have a
pest or disease
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Display trends in risk from interceptions
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Link to other sources of plant health information
UK Risk Map of Interceptions
Webmap Attachments
Country Interception
Trend Chart
Interception list (links to
Risk Register Website)
Acknowledgements
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Mobile Data
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Lee Butler (Fera)
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Peter Scotting (PHSI)
Web Mapping
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Sharon Elcock (Fera)
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Rob Lake (Fera)