One Waypoint, Many Observations

[pjdohertygis]

Jason from MO-TF1 raised the topic "One Waypoint, Many Observations". The idea being if you are at a structure, could you simply add on waypoint for that building, then add information for

• Human Interactions (Rescue, Victims / HR, etc)
• Damage
• Hazards
• Other

That one entry would capture all the pertinent information for all 4 waypoints and presumably fill out a search marking symbol.

Example: TAK WASP Plug-in https://youtu.be/9NYIbM9JwvI

Pros: Fewer data points, potentially less clicks depending on how it is configured Cons: It is not clear how data would be stored and symbolized, requires a data model overhaul for our wide area search form, potentially MORE clicks when trying to do something simple.

Questions

• What are the benefits/drawback for collecting data this way? Would it be faster in the field? What decisions would it enable?
• What app would we use to accomplish this? QuickCapture wouldn't work - Survey123 vs Field Maps?

Feel free to add comments and perspective below. I don't anticipate we will implement this in 2022, but something to consider for 2023.

[jwarzinik]

The part of WASP that we don't have yet is a way to digitally document the info from the structure search marking sticker that we leave behind. I will try to dig into the ATAK DB and see if I can see the schema they are using for storage.

[pjdohertygis]

@jwarzinik maybe in the short-term we define this in the Rules of Engagement - "take photo of search marking". I'd hate to add more data collection burden onto folks if no one is going to use the data for decision making.

[grover556]

Is this something we are having issues with from IST or AHJ, or is the desire just to capture what's written on the marking?