Archived App (Last seen on 26 Feb 2025)
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About
This app allows geologists and students to collect and organize field data, including structural geology, tectonics, petrology, and sedimentary geology. It supports offline data collection with various base maps and stores information in a graph database for easy access and sharing.
What's New in StraboSpot
1.19.7
June 18, 2020
Fixed bug when switching lithologies. Sed form updates.
Developer apps
FAQ
What is StraboSpot used for?
StraboSpot is an application designed for collecting and organizing geologic field data. It supports various geological disciplines and allows for detailed data entry with spatial and conceptual grouping.
Can StraboSpot be used without an internet connection?
Yes, StraboSpot can work on mobile devices with or without Wi-Fi or cellular networks. It allows for offline data storage and can utilize pre-downloaded base maps for data collection.
What kind of geological data can be collected with StraboSpot?
The application currently focuses on Structural Geology and Tectonics data, but is expanding to include Petrology and Sedimentary Geology data. It utilizes a controlled vocabulary developed by the professional geologic community.
How is data stored and managed in StraboSpot?
StraboSpot uses a Neo4j graph database to store observations, photographs, and other images. This system compiles complex relationships between observations and provides flexible options for access, editing, and sharing.
Is StraboSpot suitable for academic research grants?
Yes, the data imported into StraboSpot is directly stored in a database designed to accommodate the digital data reporting requirements of National Science Foundation grants. This allows for retrieval by researchers.
What devices does StraboSpot support?
StraboSpot is available for mobile devices, specifically supporting iPhones and iPads. It is compatible with devices running iOS.
How often is StraboSpot updated?
The latest version of StraboSpot is 1.19.7, which was last updated on June 18, 2020. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.
Does StraboSpot have ads?
No, StraboSpot does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display any ads to its users.
