StraboSpot 1.19.7

StraboSpot is a geologic data collection application tailored for fieldwork, intended for use by geologists, geology students, and similar professionals. The app supports the gathering of geologic data with a range of base maps, including maps, cross-sections, sketches, and images contributed by other users, all spatially referenced on Earth. StraboSpot employs a specialized vocabulary refined through extensive discourse within the professional geology community. It organizes data through nested spots for spatial clustering and tags for conceptual categorization. While presently concentrating on Structural Geology and Tectonics data, the application is broadening its scope to encompass Petrology and Sedimentary Geology data.

Supported by the United States National Science Foundation, StraboSpot facilitates the integration of field data into a transparent and accessible framework, fostering cyberinfrastructure development within Earth Sciences. The data inputted into StraboSpot is directly stored in a database tailored to comply with the digital data reporting requisites of National Science Foundation grants and supports easy access for researchers. Further details about StraboSpot and an enriched desktop version can be found at https://strabospot.org.

Utilizing a Neo4j graph database, StraboSpot ensures durability for observations, photographs, or any other imported imagery provided by users. The system captures intricate relationships between observations, incorporating temporal details such as cross-cutting relations, and offers adaptable options for accessing, editing, and sharing field data.

The application functions effectively on mobile devices both online and offline. In offline mode, StraboSpot can cache Mapbox from https://www.mapbox.com and Map Warper from http://mapwarper.net, ensuring availability of base maps for data collection. Upon connecting to the internet, users can seamlessly upload gathered information and back up their data on their iPad or iPhone.