


Effective electronic data collection requires an operator with knowledge of the ecosystem, PDA and GPS functions, and appropriate protective cases. A compact flash or secure digital memory card of at least one gigabyte is necessary to store base imagery, shapefiles, and inspection forms. Operators may find a telescopic pole useful to elevate the GPS.
Users can increase field time by carrying a spare battery or mobile battery or charging the PDA and GPS in the truck between inspections. Operating time with an extended battery is six to seven hours. Most basic PDAs ($299 HP iPAQ 111 Classic Handheld) will have the necessary processing speed and radio receiver ($150 Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth Enabled GPS System) to operate the software and link with a GPS. Total cost for equipment and software is between $1,000 to $1500 per unit.
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| Seven Oaks Dam on the Santa Ana River above Redlands. A major feature of the $1.4 billion Santa Ana River Mainstem Project. |
To find easy way for field projects to collect and enter data.
Go online with Wi-Fi, Get online easily when Wi-Fi is not available. Connect your PDA to your Internet-enabled mobile phone with Bluetooth and access the Internet through your cellular service.
Garmin Mobile 10 Bluetooth Enabled GPS SystemAdd wireless navigation to your Bluetooth-enabled laptop, smartphone, pocket PC or PDA with the Garmin Mobile 10, a GPS and Bluetooth wireless package that includes a portable receiver along with navigation and map software.
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