NMDC Field Notes Mobile App

The NMDC Field Notes mobile app streamlines collection of sample information with automated syncing with the NMDC Submission Portal. Sample information is validated in real time against the NMDC metadata standards that use environment-specific templates (e.g., soil or water). Automated data collection features like geolocation and date can be easily selected using the basic functions on either an Android device or an iOS device (e.g., iPhone, iPad). The app was designed for both online and offline mode to accommodate access in the field regardless of internet connectivity.

The NMDC Field Notes mobile app features:

• Real-time validation against the NMDC metadata standards
• Customization of standard templates by showing or hiding fields as needed
• Automated syncing with the NMDC Submission Portal through a common login using ORCID credentials
• Automated metadata collection of certain fields (e.g., date, geolocation)
• Guide that outlines considerations for fieldwork, data collection, and information about how the mobile app interfaces with the Submission Portal
• Documentation to make metadata fields easy to understand
• Offline mode for field campaigns without internet access

See our documentation for more information.

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