Collecting and Managing Your Data in the 21st Century

Dataloggers used for aquifer characterization and long-term groundwater monitoring have seen major improvements over the past several decades. Bulky, hard-to-program surface dataloggers have been widely replaced by downhole loggers capable of storing large amounts of data in small form factors. However, ample opportunities exist in the 21st century to further reduce costs and streamline the collection and management of groundwater data. Recent advancements in wireless, Bluetooth communication and managed workflow apps for smart phones and rugged tablets reduce training time and eliminates the need for proprietary hand-held readers. For long-term monitoring, easy-to-use telemetry and cloud-based data management software enables remote access to data, and allows even the most novice of staff to distill reams of data into impactful, visual graphs, enhancing decision-making with clients and program managers.

In this hands-on demonstration, participants will learn how to connect, program, download, and email data from a level logger using a mobile app, Android device, and Bluetooth wireless communication.

Participants will also learn how to use remote, data management software to upload, manage, and move large, and even legacy data sets, into their own or a client’s database, and create customizable alarms, based on user-defined triggers, to notify stakeholders of potential issues.