🌿 Why Fieldwork is Critical for Your Capstone
Strong GIS capstones incorporate fieldwork to:
✔ Enhance data accuracy (ground truthing remote sensing)
✔ Capture local knowledge (community surveys)
✔ Demonstrate practical skills (GPS, mobile GIS)
✔ Meet academic requirements (most programs mandate fieldwork)
📌 Our fieldwork help includes:
- Equipment selection guidance
- Survey design templates
- Data quality control protocols
📍 5 Fieldwork Support Services
1️⃣ GPS Data Collection
| Device | Accuracy | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone | 3-5m | Basic waypoints |
| Trimble R1 | 0.5m | Precision mapping |
| RTK GNSS | 1cm | Survey-grade |
2️⃣ Survey Design
- Survey123/KoBoToolbox forms
- Stratified sampling plans
- Ethical review compliance
3️⃣ Mobile Mapping
- ArcGIS Field Maps configuration
- Offline basemap preparation
- Feature template optimization
4️⃣ Data Validation
- RMSE calculation
- Topology checks
- Outlier detection
5️⃣ Safety & Permits
- Field risk assessments
- Land access permissions
- Data privacy protocols
🌄 Case Study: Wetland Delineation
University: University of Oregon (GEOG 481)
Our Assistance:
- Collected 200+ GPS points with RTK
- Conducted vegetation surveys
- Validated satellite classifications
Results:
✅ 96% grade
✅ Used by state EPA
✅ Published in Wetlands Journal
⏳ When to Get Help
- Pre-field planning
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Data quality issues
- Analysis integration
⭐ Why Choose Our Fieldwork Help?
✅ Certified GISP Professionals
✅ 10+ Years Field Experience
✅ Free Field Checklists
📚 Resources
• USGS Field Methods
• Trimble Field Guide
• Our Field Templates
🧭 Start Your Fieldwork: Get Expert Help