Soil beginner
Level 1
Spatially reference the soil data for making maps. Without a location, the data is meaningless!
Use a smartphone and EpiCollect (see screenshots below)
When you upload your observation in EpiCollect, the first question will be "Soil Coordinates". Here you can simply click on "Update location" and using your GPS location, the app will automatically identify the Latitude and Longitude coordinates of your current location. They'll be automatically uploaded in the entry form.
Use a computer and EpiCollect (see screenshots below)
The browser version of EpiCollect allows you to enter the address of your current location and identify the Latitude and Longitude coordinates. They'll be automatically uploaded in the entry form.
Use a smartphone and map application
For instance, in Google Maps you can hold your finger on your current location and drop a pin, then you can read the Latitude and Longitude coordinates and write them down.
Alternatively: both iPhones and Androids have a “Compass” app built in.
This compass shows the latitude and longitude.
(If applicable: 1=good; 2=fair; 3=poor)
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