QField

This event introduces surveyors to QField, an open-source mobile GIS mapper which works alongside the QGIS GIS program. The application allows for efficient electronic data capture in the field and can be used for habitat mapping as well as capturing species information.

We cover the key advantages of capturing habitat and species data electronically as well as considering equipment options. The first part of the event focusses on setting up projects in QGIS for transfer to QField, including the use of the QField Sync plugin. We demonstrate how to prepare basemaps and transfer projects to a mobile device for use in the field.

We then look at QField functionality on a mobile device (android 'phone or tablet), and finally we will cover the transfer of field data back into a QGIS project.

To attend the event you MUST be a proficient QGIS user but prior experience of QField is not necessary.

The event will combine demonstration with exercises to consolidate learning.