KIT, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM

The GIS kit integrates all specifics tools necessary for georeferenced data collection, management and analysis.

No specific Mobile data collection application is installed by default. The GIS Unit recommends the use of OsmAnd and ODK Collect.

Functions:

• record GPS points
• draw georeferenced lines and polygones
• record a track by GPS
• transfer mobile data and GPS to a computer
• stock and manage data (gpx, xls, etc.)

Dimensions : 24 x 19.8 x 10.9 cm

Weight: 2.35 kg

Before the deployment of the GIS kit, install the last version of OsmAnd and ODK Collect apps on the smartphones.

The OsmAnd app together with the GPS device, enables collection of the geographical coordinates of locations related to MSF missions (villages, refugee camps, boreholes, health facilities, roads, etc.) and allows these to be transmitted to HQ to be incorporated into maps.

The ODK Collect app enables to realise a field survey with a prior design form. After the collection, the data is transmitted to the HQ for their management and their analyse.

The phones are equipped with an internal rechargeable battery: do not expose the product to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• The number of smartphones is limited to 15 per capita by airplanes
• The accuracy of the coordinates depends on the number of satellites the GPS can "see" (at least 3 for longitude/lattidude/altitude
• There are four different GPS satellites systems: Galileo (European), Beidou (Chinese), Glonass (Russian) and GPS (US)
• Mapmaking is a profession. The use of GPS by MSF missions should be limited to the recording of geographical coordinates as described above