Vector-2D is a mobile geospatial data collection app.
Capability
Vector allows for data in the form of either photo, video, sound or text to be easily collected, and automatically geo-referenced. Data can be gathered in either online or “off-net” mode on android tablets or mobile phones. Data is stored encrypted locally on the device. When in transmission range the data can be communicated safely and securely to either the Nedshield GeoSync platform or directly to locations of your choice.
Data can also be collected by icon-selection and using a unique taxonomy structure which allows simple as well as complex data to be collected. This taxonomy is easily customizable and allows for the standardization of data entries and facilitates rapid data entry. Full unit tracking in NRT (Near Real-Time) is also available and this data feed can be linked to the Nedshield Common Operating Picture (COP) system.
History
Initially developed only to collect information and data on animal sightings and illegal poaching activities from Mali informants, it was soon found to be very useful to conservation officers, park rangers and law enforcement in the Central African Republic (CAR). Nedshield’s Vector-2D application could easily help with the broader aspects of counter-wildlife trafficking (CWT) and counter-illicit trafficking (CIT) activities, such as poacher and animal tracking, evidence gathering and documentation.
Testing
CAR field tests showed that Vector-2D was able to provide highly accurate GPS coordinates even in very remote areas and under dense tree or jungle cover. The rangers were also able to use Nedshield’s application on non-expensive android devices which would reduced the overall cost of using such a system.
Vector-2D is highly configurable and it can be customized with minimal effort to collect all types of scientific data. Integration with external sensor or sensor systems is easy to set up and its user interface is multi-lingual. Data which has been collected can also be exported and or sorted via the Nedshield GeoSync platform or sent directly to another geospatial platform such as ArcGIS. For the wild-life conservation organizations, Vector can also be made to be interoperable with the SMART and DAS systems.
Vector’s accuracy, tracking capability, its encrypted communication, secured online platform and geo-referenced and role-based security brings the user the latest technology which is easy to use, easy to maintain, highly customizable and very affordable for all organizations.
- Counter-Wildlife-Trafficking (CWT)
- Counter-Illicit-Trafficking (CIT)
- Border Control: Tracking Crossings
- Law Enforcement: Neighbourhood Watch
- First Responder Incident Reporting
- Conservation: Research Data Gathering
For each of the above application areas, Vector can be linked with the Nedshield 3D Terrain apps (Astus/Venator) and Nedshield Common Operating Picture (COP)
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