Ecologue Mobile App

The Ecologue mobile app enables users to collect data in the field and then upload it to a database they can connect to. The Ecologue mobile app is available on Android through the Firebase tester app. Please contact ecologue@diversityarrays.com to request an invitation to the beta version.

The mobile app contains three main screens/tabs that are referred to in this guide:

• Traps screen: for viewing data collected by the user. It also contains filtering options and is available with a Map view or List view. Any markers on this screen represent traps and can be selected to display info on any associated events.

• Add Traps screen: where you will collect data such as events, surveys, field records, etc.

• Settings screen: contains general settings and options for connecting to a server and uploading collected data.

The map markers shown in the Map view are coloured according to their target group:

• Vertebrates: yellow

• Invertebrates: black

• Vegetation: green

• Marine: blue

• Other target groups: grey

• Incidental records: red Connecting to a Server​

Collection Methods

There are three main collection methods with Ecologue Mobile:

• Traps: Used to record observations from fixed points like traps or other monitoring locations.

• Surveys: Structured data collection along a route or within a defined area where the user's walkpath is recorded.

• Incidental: Unplanned or unstructured observations recorded while not on a scheduled survey or trap check.

Logging In

Before collecting data, you need to connect to an Ecologue server where your data is stored.

1. Select the Settings button from the Menu to navigate to the Settings screen.

   
   

2. Select the Login button on the top right of the screen.

3. Enter your OneDArT credentials or choose one of the options available.

Selecting and Configuring a Project​

If you have already logged in, you must select a project to add data to it. You can do this by:

1. Navigating to the Settings screen and selecting the Download project information option

   
   

2. Select a project from the Projects list. It should display all projects available in the database you have connected to.

   
   

3. If you navigate to the Add Traps screen, you will see that Ecologue displays your currently selected server at the top.