The General Information section describes in ordinary language the overview of the MSTrIPES desktop application and the various sections of the user manual.

1.1 Overview of the MSTrIPES Desktop Application

MSTrIPES desktop application is a platform that enables systematic data collection and compilation of information. It helps in tracking tiger status and habitat across a large area. The application also provides a complete scientific analysis of present tiger status, population trends, habitat and prey species.

MSTrIPES has been jointly developed by National Tiger Conservative Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to observe the tiger population closely.

1.2 Structure of the Manual

The user manual comprises of the following 12 sections:

General Information
System Summary
Installation Process
MSTrIPES Desktop Application
Administrative Module
Patrol Module
Ecology Module
Polygon Module
Common Issues Faced While Using the MSTrIPES Desktop Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
Changelog

System Summary

This section lists the hardware and software requirements for accessing MSTrIPES desktop application.

2.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

System Details	Preferred Configuration
Operating System	Windows-7 64 bit or above
Processor	i5 dual core 7th generation or above
RAM	8GB or above
Hard Disk	512GB or above

Note : The application performance may vary for other configurations with lower operating system or processor or memory.

Installation Process

This section describes how to install the MSTrIPES desktop application, post installation checks and also discusses the common issues faced during the installation.

3.1 How to Install the MSTrIPES Desktop Application

This section describes the step by step process to install the MSTrIPES Desktop application.

3.1.1 Download

Access the installer: Access the latest version of the installer from here.
Download the installer: Download the latest version of the installer Zip file. (MSTrIPES_Executables_Version_A.B.C_64_bit.Zip).

3.1.2 Extract Installer

Right click on the downloaded zip file and select Extract All option.
Browse the folder to extract all the files from the zip file and click on the Extract button.

3.1.3 Antivirus Settings

If the user’s system has any antivirus software like McAfee or secureme then:

Go to ‘Settings’: Open the settings option of the antivirus software.
Turn off ‘Real-Time Scanning’: Turn off the ‘Real-Time Scanning’ option during the installation process.
Add to ‘Excluded Files’: Instead of disabling ‘Real-Time Scanning', the user can also add the MSTrIPES.exe file to the ‘Excluded Files’.

3.1.4 Windows Defender Permissions

Click on the ‘More info’ button: Click on the ‘More info’ button on the windows defender screen.
Click on the ‘Run anyway’ button: Click on the ‘Run anyway’ button on the window defender screen to continue the installation.

3.1.5 Install JAVA

Double click on ‘MSTrIPES.exe’: Double click on the ‘MSTrIPES.exe’ to run the installer.
Click on the ‘Next’ button: Click on the ‘Next’ button for AdoptOpenJdk.
Accept terms and conditions: Click on the ‘I accept the terms in the License Agreement’ checkbox.
Click on the ‘Next’ button: Click on the ‘Next’ button for Custom Setup.
Click on the ‘Install’ button: Click on the ‘Install’ button to install the files.
Click on the ‘Finish’ button: Once the installation process is complete, click on the ‘Finish’ button.

3.1.6 Install Postgres

Click on the ‘Yes’ button: Click on the ‘Yes’ button to start installing postgres.
Click on the ‘I Agree’ button: Click on the ‘I Agree’ button to get the license.
Click on the ‘Next’ button: After choosing ‘PostGIS’ in the ‘Select components to install’ category, click on the ‘Next’ button.
Select destination: Select the destination for the folder and click on the ‘Next’ button.
Click on the ‘Yes’ button: Click on the ‘Yes’ button for bundle setup.
Click on the ‘Close’ button: Once the installation is complete, click on the ‘Close’ button.

3.1.7 Installation Complete

Click on the ‘OK’ button: Once the window with the message ‘MSTrIPES installation completed’ appears, click on the ‘OK’ button.

3.1.8 Application Launch

Double click on the ‘MSTrIPES’ icon on the desktop to launch the application.

3.1.9 Application Home

Once the database is updated, a success message will appear.

3.2 Post Installation Checks

This section describes the Post Installation Checks for Database, Import GIS and Software Update.

3.2.1 Database Check

To check whether the database is up to date or not:

First click on the ‘Administrative’ module.

Then click on the ‘Database Status’ module.

If the desktop database is updated then it will show the message ‘Database is up to date!’

If the desktop database is not updated, then select the ‘Click here’ button.

3.2.2 Import GIS Check

Import GIS enables the user to import administrative boundaries like States, Divisions, Ranges and Beat (shapefile) in database format from the server.

Click on the ‘Administrative’ module: Click on the ‘Administrative’ module from the MSTrIPES Homepage.

Click on the 'Import GIS Data’ module

Import GIS online:

Select the respective State and Division to import the administrative boundaries

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)

Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the state selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)

Click on the ‘Import’ button: On clicking the ‘Import’ button, the imported data will appear as a list in the same page.

Click on the ‘Clear’ button: If the user does not wish to import data, then click on the ‘Clear’ button.

Import GIS offline:

Click on the ‘Offline’ button: Click on the ‘Offline’ button to upload the data on a desktop without internet connectivity.
Choose a zip file: Choose a zip file exported from another desktop.

Click on the ‘Upload’ button: After choosing the zip file, click on the ‘Upload’ button. Once the file is uploaded, the administrative boundaries will be imported into the local system.

Click on the ‘Clear’ button: If the user does not wish to upload, then click on the ‘Clear’ button.

3.2.3 Software Update Check

To check whether the software is up to date with the latest version:

Click on the ‘Administrative’ module

Click on the ‘Synchronize’ icon

Click on the ‘Application’ icon

Note: If not, then it has to be updated either online by clicking on update button or offline through a war file.

3.3 Common issues faced during the installation process

MSTrIPES Desktop Application

The Homepage of MSTrIPES desktop application consists of the following 4 modules namely Administrative Module, Patrol Module, Ecology Module and Polygon Module. By clicking on any one of the modules, the user can easily navigate through them.

4.1 Administrative Module

The Administrative Module is designed with a user-friendly interface to supervise users, roles and other administrative settings.

4.2 Patrol Module

The Patrol module enables surveyors to record their patrol activities during field surveys. It includes functionalities such as recording GPS coordinates, time-stamped observations, photo documentation, data synchronization, real-time monitoring, and reporting. This module helps in effective collation and analysis of survey data for decision-making and planning purposes.

4.3 Ecology Module

The Ecology Module is designed to support wildlife protection surveys. It provides tools for collecting and analyzing ecological data, including vegetation cover, land use, and habitat quality.

4.4 Polygon Module

The Polygon Module is designed to support wildlife protection surveys. It provides tools for creating, editing, and analyzing polygon data, such as habitat boundaries, protected areas, or land use zones.

Administrative Module

This section describes each and every function of the Administrative Module broadly.

5.1 User Registration

This section describes the process of user registration and the necessary steps which need to be followed.

Access the ‘User Registration’ module: Click on the ‘User Registration’ icon on the Administrative Module page.

Enter user details: The User Registration form contains the following fields

Name - Full name of the user.
ID - Employee ID shared by WII.
Mobile Number - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Designation - Select the Designation from the dropdown list (For example: Forest Guard)

Click on the ‘Save’ button: After inputting all the required information, the user must click the 'Save' button to store their details in the system and receive a confirmation of their success.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: In case the user wants to abort the registration process, they can click the 'Clear' button.

5.2 Import GIS

This section describes the steps to import administrative boundaries like States, Divisions, Ranges and Beat (shapefile) in database format from the server.

Access the ‘Import GIS Data’ module: Click on the ‘Import GIS Data’ icon to import administrative boundaries in the form of a shapefile.

Import GIS online:

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the state selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)

Click on the ‘Import’ button: After selecting the respective State & Division, click the 'Import' button to load the administrative boundaries. The imported data will be displayed as a list on the same page.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To abort the import process, click on the ‘Clear’ button.

Import GIS offline:

Click on the ‘Offline’ button: Click on the ‘Offline’ button to import the administrative boundaries from a zip file on the user desktop in case of no internet connection.

Choose a zip file: Choose a zip file exported from another desktop.

Click on the ‘Upload’ button: After choosing the zip file, click on the ‘Upload’ button. Once the file is uploaded, the administrative boundaries will be imported into the local system.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To abort the import process, click on the ‘Clear’ button.

5.3 Restore / Merge

This section describes the steps to recover critical data that may have been accidentally deleted or lost due to technical issues.

Access the ‘Restore / Merge’ module: Click on the ‘Restore / Merge’ module to restore the existing data in MSTrIPES Desktop Application from a backup file.

Select the module and the backup file to restore data into the system

Module - Select the Module from the dropdown list. (For ex: Ecology)
Browse - Select the backup zip file to be restored.
Click on the ‘Restore’ button: To recover the data from the selected zip file, click on the ‘Restore’ button
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To cancel the restore process and clear previous selections made, click on the 'Clear' button.

5.4 Synchronize

This section allows users to ensure that both the application and data are kept up to date.

Access the ‘Synchronize’ module: Click on the ‘Synchronize’ icon to update the software and synchronize data.

5.4.1 Application

This section describes the process of updating the application with the latest version.

Access the ‘Application’ module: Click on the ‘Application’ icon to check whether the software is updated or not.

To update the software in online mode:

Click on the ‘Online’ button: The user needs to click on the ‘Online’ button to see the status of the software. If a new version is available, the user can update it by clicking on the ‘Update’ link.

To update the software in offline mode:

Click on the ‘Offline’ button: The user needs to click on the ‘Offline’ button in case of no internet connectivity, to update the application.

Select the ‘War file’: Select the war file on the desktop, to update the application.
Click on the ‘Upload’ button: After selecting the desired war file, the user should click on the 'Upload' button to update the application.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: The user can click on the 'Clear' button to cancel the upload process. This option will clear any previous selections made.

5.4.2 Data

This section describes the process to synchronize data at regular intervals or when specific changes occur, such as new data being added or existing data being updated.

Access the ‘Data’ module: Click on the ‘Data’ icon to check whether the data is up to date.
Click on the ‘Click here’ button: To update the data, click on the 'Click here' button. This will initiate the data synchronization process and ensure that the most recent and accurate data is available.

Clicking on the button will initiate the update process, ensuring that the data is current and up to date.

5.5 Database Backup

This section outlines the steps for backing up data from the current MSTrIPES desktop application.

Access the ‘Database Backup’ module: Click on the ‘Database Backup’ icon to take data backup of a specific module for a time period.

Select the details required to take a backup of the data

Module - Select the Module from the dropdown list. (For ex: Ecology)
From Date - Select the From date from the datepicker.
To Date - Select the To date from the datepicker.
With Photos or Without Photos - Choose whether to take backup with photos or without photos.
Select the ‘Path’: The user needs to select a path for data backup
Click on the ‘Backup’ button: To start the process of data backup, click on the ‘Backup’ button.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: The user can click on the 'Clear' button to cancel the data backup process. This option will clear any previous selections made.

5.6 Database Status

This section shows how the status of the database can be checked.

Access the ‘Database Status’ module: Click on the ‘Database Status’ icon to check the status of the database.

Default message: The user will see a default message of ‘Database is upto date!’ after clicking on the Database Status.
If the database is not updated, the user can update the database by resetting it.

5.7 Clear Data

Access the ‘Clear Data’ module: Click on the ‘Clear Data’ module to remove previous data which is not needed anymore.

Initiate the process of removing data by selecting the module and entering password

Module - Select the Module from the dropdown list for which you want to remove data. (For example: Ecology)
Password - Enter the credentials to clear the data from the system.
Click on the ‘Run’ button: To start the process of removing data of a particular module, click on the ‘Run’ button.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: The user can click on the 'Clear' button to cancel the data removal process. This option will clear any previous selections made.

5.8 About

This section summarizes all the changes made to the MSTrIPES desktop application till date.

Access the ‘About’ module: Click on the ‘About’ icon to view the software updates and functionalities added in each version.

Patrol Module

This section describes the functionalities of the patrol module which enables efficient and effective surveying of wildlife by providing functionalities for recording patrol activities such as GPS coordinates, time-stamped observations, photo documentation, real-time monitoring, and reporting. It explains how these functionalities help in surveying and analyzing wildlife data effectively.

6.1 Data Management

The section focuses on the common data management tasks which involves importing and exporting data, indexing data, and resolving data gaps or anomalies.

6.1.1 Import Mobile Data

This section describes the process of importing data captured during the field survey

Access the ‘Import Mobile Data’ module: Click on the ‘Import Mobile Data’ icon to import mobile data in the desktop application.

Click on the ‘New mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Old mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Choose’ button to select the data captured on the mobile

Click on the ‘Upload’ button to import the data captured through mobile app to the desktop application
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data import process.

6.1.2 Export Data

This section describes the steps to export the data captured in various forms like Patrol, Human Impact Details, Animal Mortality Details, Direct & Indirect Sightings, Water Source Details & Team Details.

Access the ‘Export Data’ module: Click on the ‘Export Data’ icon to export data in the software.

Select the filters to retrieve data and export in CSV or Excel formats

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Marovan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: BELIYA)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For ex: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Select Form - Select the Form from the dropdown list. (For ex: Patrol)
Click the ‘Run’ button to retrieve the data based on the filters applied.
Click the ‘Clear’ button to clear the selected filters.

Export data: Click on the download icon highlighted above to export the data in CSV or MS Excel formats.

6.1.3 Index / Clean Data

This section describes how to index/clean data.

Access the ‘Index/Clean Data’ module: Click on the ‘Index/Clean Data’ icon to index data in the software.

Click on the ‘Click here’ button: The user needs to click on the ‘Click here’ button to update details. A success message will appear once the administrative details are updated.

6.1.4 Data Gaps / Anomalies

This section describes the steps to eliminate any sort of data gaps or anomalies.

Access the ‘Data gaps / Anomalies’ module: Click on the ‘Data gaps / Anomalies’ icon to resolve any errors in the data.

Data can be cleaned for ‘Admin Names’, ‘Trail’, ‘Date’, ‘Administrative Boundaries’. Select the required filter and take necessary action specified to remove any data gaps. The selected data can also be exported as KML or GeoJSON files.

By clicking on the table icon, you can retrieve the data related to the specific filter and export the same in CSV/JSON/TXT/MS Excel formats.

6.2 Data Entry

This section describes the steps involved in entering data for various forms like Patrol, Human Impact Details, Animal Mortality Details, Direct & Indirect Sightings, Water Source Details etc., and importing the track log.

6.2.1 Manually Enter Data

This section describes the process of manually entering data into the system.

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ icon to manually enter data via the desktop application.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point
Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.
Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Select name of the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Patrol Type - Select the Patrol Type from the dropdown list (For ex. Combing Surveillance / General Duties)
Patrol Method - Select the Patrol Method from the dropdown list (For ex. Aerial / boat / Foot / Four Wheeler etc.)
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the date picker.
End Date - Select the End Date from the date picker.
Click on the ‘Next’ button: Once done entering the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.

‘Patrolling Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list or register a new user by clicking on the add user icon.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.
Team Leader - Choose if the member is is a team leader
Arm Used - Choose whether the member is armed or unarmed
Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.

Note : Multiple team members can be added, and there can be only one Team Leader.

Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed to data entry pages for various forms like Patrol, Direct / Indirect Sighting etc.

6.2.2 Import GPS Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPS track log.

Access the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ icon to import GPS track log in the desktop application.

Fill the fields below to start the import process

Choose Track GPX File - Browse and select the GPX file from the desktop
Do you have waypoints? - Choose Yes if the waypoints data is available
Choose WayPoint GPX File - Browse and select the file containing waypoints data
Name - Full name of the user.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Patrol Type - Select the Patrol Type from the dropdown list
Patrol Method - Select the Patrol method from the dropdown list
Click on the ‘Next’ button to import track log
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the import process

Enter ‘Patrolling Team Members Details' by filling in the following fields

Member Name - Select the member from the dropdown list. If the member is not present in the list, then click on the add user icon to register a new member
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the member selected above.
Team Leader - Choose Yes if the member is a Team Leader. There can be only 1 team leader for a patrolling team.
Arm Used - Choose Yes if an arm is used. Select the type of arm from the dropdown list.
Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to save the team details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the process and clear the form.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the import process.

6.3 Patrol Details

This section describes the process to view and export patrol data by applying different filters.

Access the ‘Patrol Details’ module: Click on the ‘Patrol Details’ icon to check the details of patrol data captured through the mobile app.

Select & apply filters to view and export patrol data

State - Select the State from the dropdown list. (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected.
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
User - Select a user associated with the patrol data from the dropdown list
Patrol Type - Select the Patrol Type from the dropdown list
Patrol Method - Select the Patrol Method
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Click on the ‘Run’ button to query data based on the filters selected
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to reset the filters

Patrol data can be edited form wise by clicking on the respective form icons.

Data can be exported in CSV/JSON/TXT/MS Excel format by clicking on the download icon.

6.4 Analysis

The Analysis section describes the process to visualize the data captured during patrolling and generate useful reports from them.

6.4.1 Patrol Analysis

Access the ‘Patrol Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Patrol Analysis’ icon to perform in-depth analysis on patrol data using tools such as querying, mapping, and spatial analysis, and to generate reports and visualizations that provide valuable insights for wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Select ‘Filters’: Patrol data can be filtered based on

Without Filters

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Choose between Admin Boundaries or Grid
Click on the Run button to query patrol data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button clear all the selected filters

With Filters

Patrol data for the selected filters is displayed on the map. There is an option to display other layers like Track, Patrol Intensity and Administrative Boundaries on Map with different colors and styling.
Data export options are provided for individual layers either in csv/excel formats or as shapefiles. There is an option to import map data as an image.

6.4.2 Water Resource

Access the ‘Water Resource’ module: Click on the ‘Water Resource’ icon to analyze data related to water resources, such as water quality, water hole type, water availability and human sign. This can help identify areas of concern, such as pollution, overuse, or degradation of water resources.

Select ‘Filters’: Water Resource data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Click on the Advanced Filters button for more granular data. Filter options include

Water hole type - Artificial / Natural
Water quality - Clean / Muddy Opaque / Turbid
Human sign - Camp Fire / Direct Sighting etc.

Click on the Run button to query Water Resource data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

Water Resource data for the selected filters is displayed on the map. There is an option to display other layers like Track, Water Resource, Human Disturbance, Water availability, Water quality and Administrative Boundaries on Map with different colors and styling.
Data export options are provided for individual layers either in csv/excel formats or as shapefiles. There is an option to import map data as an image.

6.4.3 Human Impact

Access the ‘Human Impact’ module: Click on the ‘Human Impact’ icon to analyze data related to human activities and their impacts on the natural environment. This may include monitoring the effects of human development or land use changes, and assessing the impact of human activity on wildlife populations.

Select ‘Filters’: Human Impact data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Choose between Admin Boundaries or Grid
Click on the Human Impact Filters button for more granular data. Filter options include

Human Impact - Bamboo Cutting / Electric Wire / Fishing etc
Action Taken - Arrest / Fined / Seized etc

Click on the Run button to query human impact data based on the filters selected and display data on the map.
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear the selected filters

Human Impact data for the selected filters is displayed on the map. There is an option to display other layers like Track, Human Impact, Human Impact Intensity and Administrative Boundaries on Map with different colors and styling.
Data export options are provided for individual layers either in csv/excel formats or as shapefiles. There is an option to import map data as an image.

6.4.4 Animal Track Sign

Access the ‘Animal Track Sign’ module: Click on the ‘Animal Track Sign’ icon to analyze data related to animal tracks and signs. This may include analyzing sign type, species type and species sightings.

Select ‘Filters’: Animal Track sign data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Choose between Admin Boundaries or Grid
Click on the Species Filters button for more granular data. Filter options include

Sign Type - Digging / Direct Sighting / Feather etc
Species Type - Herbivore / Carnivore / Bird / Reptile etc
Species - Black Buck / Wild Buffalo / Wild Pig etc

Click on the Run button to query Animal Track sign data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

Animal Track sign data for the selected filters is displayed on the map. There is an option to display other layers like Track, Animal Species Presence, Species Intensity and Administrative Boundaries on Map with different colors and styling.
Data export options are provided for individual layers either in csv/excel formats or as shapefiles. There is an option to import map data as an image.

6.4.5 Animal Mortality

Access the ‘Animal Mortality’ module: Click on the ‘Animal Mortality’ icon to analyze data related to animal mortality, such as road kill or other incidents. The data can be used to identify high-risk areas and inform management strategies to mitigate wildlife mortality, as well as to monitor changes in mortality rates and patterns over time.

Select ‘Filters’: Animal mortality data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Choose between Admin Boundaries or Grid
Click on the Species Filters button for more granular data. Filter options include

Species Type - Aquatic Mammal / Arboreal / Bird etc
Species - Dugong / Blue Sea Turtle etc
Cause of Death - Abandoned Young / Disease Infection etc
Carcass State - Fresh / Old / Very Old etc

Click on the Run button to query Animal Mortality data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

Animal Mortality data for the selected filters is displayed on the map. There is an option to display other layers like Track, Animal Mortality, Species Intensity and Administrative Boundaries on Map with different colors and styling.
Data export options are provided for individual layers either in csv/excel formats or as shapefiles. There is an option to import map data as an image.

6.4.6 Graphs

Access the ‘Non-Spatial Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Non-Spatial Analysis’ icon to analyze non-spatial data like patrol distance, patrol type, patrol method, animal mortality, animal track sign, human impact etc.

Select ‘Filters’: Non-spatial data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list (For ex: Madhya Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For ex: Kuno Wildlife Div)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For ex: Moravan_West)
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
User - Select the user from the dropdown list
Frequency - Select the frequency of the data captured (For ex : monthly)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For ex: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)
Graph - Select the type of graph from the list (For ex : Patrol Distance)
Click on the advanced filters for more granular reports. The fields include

Patrol Type - Combing Surveillance / General Duties
Patrol Method - Elephant / Foot / Horse etc
Species Type - Aquatic Mammal / Bird etc
Species - Bengal Florican / Brown Fish Owl etc
Cause of Death - Abandoned Young / Depredation etc
Carcass State - Fresh / Old / Very Old etc

Click on the Run button to query data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

Data export options are provided for different filters in csv/excel formats.

6.5 Others

6.5.1 Mobile Atlas Creator

Access the ‘Mobile Atlas Creator’ module

Ecology Module

This section describes the functionalities of the ecology module which is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline wildlife protection surveys. Its primary purpose is to assist users in collecting and analyzing crucial ecological data. By utilizing this module, users can effectively monitor and evaluate various aspects of the environment, such as vegetation cover, land use patterns, and habitat quality.

7.1 Data Management

The Data Management section focuses on the common data management tasks which involves importing and exporting data, indexing data, and resolving data gaps or anomalies.

7.1.1 Import Mobile Data

This section describes the process of importing data captured during the field survey

Access the ‘Import Mobile Data’ module: Click on the ‘Import Mobile Data’ icon to import mobile data in the desktop application.

Click on the ‘New mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Old mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Choose’ button to select the data captured on the mobile

Click on the ‘Upload’ button to import the data captured through mobile app to the desktop application
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data import process.

7.1.2 Export Data

This section describes the steps to export the data captured in various forms like Sign Survey, Line Transect, Pellet Plot, Human Disturbance, and Ground Cover etc.

Access the ‘Export Data’ module: Click on the ‘Export Data’ module to export data from the software.

Select the ‘Form’: Select the Form from the dropdown list of all forms. (For example: Form1)

Click on the ‘Shapefile’ button: Once done selecting the form which needs to be exported, click on the Shapefile button to export the data.

7.1.3 Index / Clean Data

This section describes how to index/clean data.

Access the ‘Index / Clean Data’ module: Click on the ‘Index / Clean Data’ module to update or clear administrative details to or from the data.

To update administrative details to the data click on the indicated link.

To clean tracks and update administrative details to the data click on the indicated link.

To undo clean tracks and update administrative details to the data click on the indicated link.

7.1.4 Data Gaps / Anomalies

This section describes the steps to eliminate any sort of data gaps or anomalies.

Access the ‘Data Gaps / Anomalies’ module: Click on the ‘Data Gaps / Anomalies’ module to update or clear administrative details to the data.

Data can be cleaned for ‘Admin Names’, ‘Trail’, ‘Date’, ‘Administrative Boundaries’. Select the required filter and take necessary action specified to remove any data gaps. The selected data can also be exported as KML or GeoJSON files.
By clicking on the table icon, you can retrieve the data related to the specific filter and export the same in CSV/JSON/TXT/MS Excel formats.

7.2 Data Entry

This section describes the steps involved in entering data for various forms like Carnivore Sign Data, Line Transect & Plot Data, Vulture/Other Birds Data Entry.

7.2.1 Carnivore Sign Data Entry

The Carnivore Sign Data Entry feature allows the user to enter data related to direct or indirect carnivore sightings.

7.2.1.1 Manually Enter Data
This section describes the process of manually entering data into the system.

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to manually enter data in the software related to carnivore sign.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered in the ‘Manually Enter Data’ form include

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point
Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.

Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Select user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the user from the dropdown list of all users.
State Date - Select the Start Date from the calendar.
End Date - Select the End Date from the calendar.
Trail - Choose the number of trails covered by the user

Click on the ‘Next’ button: Once done entering the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.

Enter team member details: The necessary details that need to be entered in the ‘Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member name from the dropdown.
Designation - Designation will be auto-populated based on the name of the member selected..

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to store the entered details in the software.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to continue with manual data entry by clicking on the next button process.

7.2.1.2 Import GPS Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPS track log.

Access the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module to Import GPS Track Log in the desktop application.

Select GPS file and enter the required details to proceed the GPS Track Log import process. ‘Select GPS track log to import’ form include

Choose Track GPX File - Browse and select the GPX file from the desktop
Do you have waypoints? - Choose Yes if the waypoints data is available
Choose WayPoint GPX File - Browse and select the file containing waypoints data
Name - Select user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the user from the dropdown list of all users.
Trail - Choose the number of trails covered by the user
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further and fill up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the import process.

Enter the Team Members Details

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation will be auto-filled based upon the member name.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ to import GPS track log.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the import process
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the import process.

7.2.2 Line Transect & Plot Data Entry

This section describes the process of entering Line Transect & Plot Data into the system.

7.2.2.1 Line Transect Manually Enter Data

Access the ‘Line Transect Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Line Transect Manually Enter Data’ modules to enter data in the software.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point
Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.
Other details that need to be entered include
Name - Full name of the user.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the date picker.
End Date - Select the End Date from the date picker.
Transect - Choose the number of transect covered by the user
Replicate - Choose the number of replicate covered by the user
Transect Bearing - Enter the transect bearing
Weather - Select weather from dropdown list
Habitat - Select habitat from the dropdown list
Terrain - Select terrain type from the dropdown list
Click on the ‘Next’ button: Once done entering the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.

‘Line Transect Team Member Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list or register a new user by clicking on the add user icon.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.
Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to complete the data entry process.

7.2.2.2 Line Transect Import GPS Track Log

Access the ‘Line Transect Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Line Transect Import GPS Track Log’ modules to enter data in the software.
Fill the fields below to start the import process

Choose Track GPX File - Browse and select the GPX file from the desktop
Do you have waypoints? - Choose Yes if the waypoints data is available

Choose WayPoint GPX File - Browse and select the file containing waypoints data

Name - Full name of the user.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Transect - Choose the number of transect covered by the user
Replicate - Choose the number of replicate covered by the user
Transect Bearing - Enter the transect bearing
Weather - Select weather from dropdown list
Habitat - Select habitat from the dropdown list
Terrain - Select terrain type from the dropdown list
Click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.

‘Team Member Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list or register a new user by clicking on the add user icon.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.
Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the data entry process.

7.2.2.3 Plot Manually Data Entry

Access the ‘Plot Manually Data Entry’ module: Click on the ‘Plot Manually Data Entry’ modules to enter data in the software.
Select the Plot Data Entry options to proceed further

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list.

Click on the ‘Next’ button to view transects for the selected area.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the process and clear the form.

7.2.3 Vulture / Other Birds Data Entry

In this section, the user can enter data related to vultures and other birds.

7.2.3.1 Manually Enter Data

This feature enables the user to manually enter details of vultures and other birds.

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to enter data in the software related to vulture and other bird sightings.

Enter details: Enter the Vulture/Other Birds data. Data/Input fields are described below:

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
Species - Select the species from the dropdown list
Habitat - Select the habitat from the dropdown list
Activity - Select the activity type
Vulture / Other Bird number - Enter the number of Vulture/Other birds
Observer Name - Full name of the user who seen the birds
Remarks - Any remarks that might be helpful to add
Are you aware of any Vulture Deaths in your beat in the past three years? - Select Yes/No
Are there any active vulture nests in your beat? - Select Yes/No
If yes, how many? - Enter numbers if you’ve selected Yes on above options
Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes & Seconds -
Latitude - Enter the latitude of the location where you seen species
Longitude - Enter the latitude of the location where you seen species
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Save’ button to save manually entered data of Vultur/Other Birds,
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To abort the data entry process and clear the entered value.

7.3 Ecology Details

In this section, the user can see Ecology Details like Sign Survey Details, Line Transect, Plot Details and Vulture / Other Birds Details.

7.3.1 Sign Survey Details

Access the ‘Sign Survey Details’ module: Click on the ‘Sign Survey Details’ module to check details related to sign survey.

Select filters: Select the filters and click on ‘Run’ button to view Sign Survey Details captured in a specific geography for a particular time period.

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
User - Select the user name from the dropdown list
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button: After selecting desired filters click on ‘Run’ to apply filters and display the sign survey details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the applied filter.

7.3.2 Line Transect

Access the ‘Line Transect’ module: Click on the ‘Line Transect’ module to check details related to line transect.
Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered include

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
User - Select the user name from the dropdown list
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the line transect details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the applied filter.

7.3.3 Plot Details

Access the ‘Plot Details’ module: Click on the ‘Plot Details' module to check details related to plot.
Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered include

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the plot details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the applied filter.

7.3.4 Vulture / Other Birds Details

Access the ‘Vulture / Other Birds Details’ module: Click on the ‘Vulture / Other Birds Details' module to check details related to vulture or other bird.

Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered include

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the vulture or other bird details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the applied filter.

7.4 Analysis

In this section, the user can analyze Sign Survey, Transect, Pellet Plot, Form 3a, Form 3b, and Form 3c data.

7.4.1 Sign Survey Analysis / Form1 Analysis

Access the 'Sign Survey Analysis' module: Click on the ‘Sign Survey Analysis' module to view detailed information about it..

Select ‘Filters’: Sign survey data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Apply ‘Species Filters’: The advanced filters includes

Sign Type - Select Sign Type from the dropdown list
Species Type - Select species type from the dropdown list
Species - Select species from the dropdown list
Age of Tracks and Signs - Select age of track and sign from the dropdown list

Click on the ‘Run’ button: After selecting desired filters click on ‘Run’ to apply filters and display the sign survey details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the selected filters.

7.4.2 Transect Analysis / Form2 Analysis

Access the ‘Transect Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Transect Analysis' module to check details related to transect analysis.

Apply ‘Filters’: To apply the selected filters. The filters includes:

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Apply ‘Species Filters’: Species filters are advanced filters to view more specific data. The advanced filters include:

Species Type -
Species -

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the transect analysis.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the selected filters.

7.4.3 Pellet Plot Analysis / Dung Analysis

Access the ‘Pellet Plot Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Pellet Plot Analysis' module to check details related to pellet plot analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Pellet plot/dung data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the pellet plot analysis.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the selected filters.

7.4.4 Form3a Analysis

Access the ‘Form3a Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Form3a Analysis' module to check details related to Form3a analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Form3a data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Run’ button to check the Form3a analysis.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: If the user does not wish to check the Form3a analysis, then click on the ‘Clear’ button.

7.4.5 Form3b Analysis

Access the ‘Form3b Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Form3b Analysis' module to check details related to Form3b analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Form3b data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query form3b data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the ‘Clear’ button: To clear the selected filters.

7.4.6 Form3c Analysis

Access the ‘Form3c Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Form3c Analysis' module to check details related to Form3c analysis.

2. Select ‘Filters’: Form3c data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Coverage -
Grid - Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query Form3c data based on the filters selected and display data on the map

Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear all the selected filters.

7.4.7 Form 5 Analysis

Access the ‘Form 5 Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Form5 Analysis' module to check details related to Form 5 analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Form 5 data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Coverage -
Grid - Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query Form 5 data based on the filters selected and display data on the map

Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear all the selected filters.

Polygon Module

This section describes the functionality of the Polygon MOdule, it is a specialized module that has been specifically developed to assist in wildlife protection surveys. Its main objective is to facilitate the creation, editing, and analysis of polygon data, which includes important information such as habitat boundaries, protected areas, and land use zones.

8.1 Data Management

The section focuses on the common data management tasks which involves importing and exporting data, indexing data, and resolving data gaps or anomalies.

8.1.1 Import Mobile Data

This section describes the process of importing data captured during the field survey

Access the ‘Import Mobile Data’ module: Click on the ‘Import Mobile Data’ module to import mobile data in the software.

Click on the ‘New mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Old mobile data folder’ button:

Click on the ‘Choose’ button to select the data captured on the mobile

Click on the ‘Upload’ button to import the data captured through the mobile app to the desktop application.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data import process.

8.1.2 Export Data

This section describes the steps to export the data captured in various forms of Polygon Module like Forest Details, Himalayan Details, Forest Signs, Boat Trails & Transect, Riparian Channel Survey, Human Disturbance Forest etc.

Access the ‘Export Data’ module: Click on the ‘Export Data’ module to export data from the software.

Select the ‘Form’: Select the Form from the dropdown list of all forms. (For example: Forest Details)

Click on the ‘Shapefile’ button: After selecting the desired form which needs to be exported, click on the Shapefile button to get the data.

8.1.3 Index/CleanData

This section describes how to index/clean data.

Access the ‘Index/Clean Data’ module: Click on the ‘Index/Clean Data’ icon to index data in the software.

Click on the ‘Click here’ button to update administrative details to the data. Once updated, a success message will be displayed.

8.1.4 Data Gaps / Anomalies

This section describes the steps to eliminate any sort of data gaps or anomalies.

Access the ‘Data Gaps / Anomalies’ module: Click on the ‘Data Gaps / Anomalies’ module to update or clear administrative details to the data.

Data can be cleaned for ‘Admin Names’, ‘Trail’, ‘Date’, ‘Administrative Boundaries’. Select the required filter and take necessary action specified to remove any data gaps. The selected data can also be exported as KML or GeoJSON files.

8.2 Data Entry

This section describes the steps involved in entering data for various forms like Forest Details, Himalayan Details, Forest Signs, Boat Trails & Transect, Riparian Channel Survey, Human Disturbance Forest etc.

8.2.1 Forest Manual Data Entry

This section describes the process of manually entering data into the system.

8.2.1.1 Manual Data Entry

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to manually enter data in the software related to sightings in forest.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered in the ‘Manually Enter Data’ form include

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point
Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.

Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Full name of the user.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Trail - Select the trail from the dropdown list
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the calendar.
End Date - Select the End Date from the calendar.

Click on the ‘Next’ button: Once done entering the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.

‘Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the manual data entry process.

8.2.1.2 Import GPX Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPX track log.

Access the ‘Import GPX Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPX Track Log’ modules to import GPS track log in the desktop application.

Fill the fields below to start the import process

Choose Track GPX File - Browse and select the GPX file from the desktop
Do you have waypoints? - Choose Yes if the waypoints data is available
Choose WayPoint GPX File - Browse and select the file containing waypoints data
Name - Select the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Trail - Select the number of trail point

Click on the ‘Next’ button to import track log
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the import process
Enter ‘Team Members Details' by filling in the following fields

Member Name - Select the member from the dropdown list. If the member is not present in the list, then click on the add user icon to register a new member
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the member selected above.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to save the team details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the process and clear the form.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the import process.

8.2.2 Himalayan Manual Data Entry

This section describes the Himalayan Manual Data Entry process.

Click on Himanalyan Manual Data Entry Module to proceed further steps

8.2.2.1 Manual Data Entry

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to manually enter data in the software related to sightings in forest.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point

Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.
Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Select the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Trail - Select the number of trail point
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the calendar.
End Date - Select the End Date from the calendar.

Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further steps of the manual data entry process.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
‘Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list or register a new user by clicking on the add user icon.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to finish the manual data entry process.

8.2.2.2 Import GPX Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPS track log.

Access the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module to import GPS track log in the desktop application.

Fill the fields below to start the import process

Choose Track GPX File - Browse and select the GPX file from the desktop
Do you have waypoints? - Choose Yes if the waypoints data is available
Choose WayPoint GPX File - Browse and select the file containing waypoints data
Name - Full name of the user.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Trail - Select the trail from the dropdown list

Click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the import process
‘Team Members Details' form include

Member Name - Select the member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the member selected above.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to save the entered data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the process and clear input fields.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to complete the GPX Track Log import process.

8.2.3 Riparian Manual Data Entry

This section describes the steps for the Riparian Manual Data Entry process.

Click on the Riparian Manual Data Entry icon to access the module.

8.2.3.1 Boat Transect

Access the module by clicking on Boat Transect.

8.2.3.1.1 Manual Data Entry

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to manually enter data in the software related to sightings in forest.

‘Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields
Enter the necessary details: The necessary details that need to be entered in the ‘Manually Enter Data’ form include

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point
Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.

Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Select name of the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Transect - Select the transect from dropdown list
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the calendar.
End Date - Select the End Date from the calendar.
Select side of the channel - Select from the list.
Lunar Date - Pick date from the date picker.
Time of the past lowest tide - Enter the time.

Click on the ‘Next’ button: Once done entering the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
‘Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further adding team members.

8.2.3.1.2 Import GPX Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPS track log.

Access the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ modules to import GPS track log in the software.

Fill the fields below to start the import process

Name - Select name of the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Transect - Select the transect from dropdown list
Select side of the channel - Select from the list.
Lunar Date - Pick date from the date picker.
Time of the past lowest tide - Enter the time.

Click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the input fields and abort the data entry process.
‘Team Members Details' form include

Member Name - Select the member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the member selected above.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the input fields and abort the data entry process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further adding team members.

8.2.3.2 Channel Survey

Access the Channel Survey by clicking on the indicated icon.

8.2.3.2.1 Manual Data Entry

This section describes the steps of the Manual Data Entry process of Riparian Channel Data Entry.

Access the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module: Click on the ‘Manually Enter Data’ module to manually enter data in the software related to sightings in forest.

‘Riparian Channel Manually Enter Data’ form contains the following fields

Decimal Degrees or Degrees, Minutes and Seconds - Select the format in which you want to enter data
Start Latitude - Enter the Latitude of the Start point
Start Longitude - Enter the Longitude of the Start point

Click on the ‘Get Details’ button to retrieve data based on the administrative boundaries imported to the system.
Other details that need to be entered include

Name - Select name of the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Channel - Select the channel from the dropdown list.
Start Date - Select the Start Date from the calendar.
End Date - Select the End Date from the calendar.
Side of the channel - select the side of the channel from the given options.
Lunar Date - Select date from the date picker.
Time of the past lowest tide - Enter the time.

Click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the form fields and abort the process.
‘Team Members Details’ form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member.

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the form fields and abort the process.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further adding team members.

8.2.3.2.2 Import GPX Track Log

This section describes the procedure to import GPS track log.

Access the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ module: Click on the ‘Import GPS Track Log’ modules to import GPS track log in the software.

Fill up the details to proceed the data import process. ‘Select GPX track log to import’ form include

Name - Select name of the user from the dropdown list.
Mobile no - 10 digit mobile number of the user.
Entered by - Select the data entering user from the dropdown list of all users.
Channel - Select the chanel from the dropdown list
Side of the channel - Choose from the given options.
Lunar Date - Select Lunar Date from the datepicker.
Time of the past lowest tide - Enter the time.

Click on the ‘Next’ button to move to filling up the next form.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the input fields and abort the data import process.
‘Team Members Details' form include

Member Name - Select member from the dropdown list or register a new user by clicking on the add user icon.
Designation - Designation of the member is populated based on the selected member..

Click on the ‘Save Details’ button: Once done entering all the necessary details, the user needs to click on the ‘Save Details’ button to manually enter the data.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the input fields.
Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed further adding team members.

8.3 Polygon Details

In this section the user can see details related to the Polygon Module like the Forest Details, Himalayan Details and Riparian Details.

8.3.1 Forest Details

Access the ‘Forest Details’ module: Click on the ‘Forest Details’ module to check details related to forest.

Select the filters from the available options

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
User - Select user from the dropdown list.
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button to check the forest details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the selected/applied filters.

8.3.2 Himalayan Details

Access the ‘Himalayan Details’ module: Click on the ‘Himalayan Details’ module to check details related to Himalayan region.

Select the filters from the available options

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
User - Select user from the dropdown list.
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button to check the Himalayan Details.
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the selected/applied filters.

8.3.3 Boat Transect Details

Access the ‘Boat Transect Details’ module: Click on the ‘Boat Transect Details’ module to check details related to the Boat Transect Details region.

Select the filters from the available options

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
User - Select the user from the dropdown list.
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the ‘Run’ button to check the Boat Transect Details .
Click on the ‘Clear’ button to clear the selected/applied filters.

8.3.4 Channel Details

Access the ‘Channel Details’ module: Click on the ‘Channel Details’ module to check details related to the Channel Details region.

Select the filters from the available options

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
User - Select user from the dropdown list.
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

8.4 Analysis

This section enables the user to view analysis related to Trail, Habitat Plot, Ground Cover, Human Disturbance, Dung Plot, Ungulate, Boat Transect, Channel Survey, Channel Human Disturbance and Habitat PlotCS.

8.4.1 Trail Analysis

Access the ‘Trail Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Trail Analysis' module to check details related to trail analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Trail data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Apply ‘Species Filters’: The advanced filters include

Sign Type - Select sign type from the dropdown list.
Species Type - Select species type from the dropdown list.
Species -Select species from the dropdown list.
Age of Tracks and Signs -Selectage of tracks and signs from the dropdown list.

Click on the Run button to query trail data based on the filters selected and display data on the map.
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.2 Habitat Plot Analysis

Access the ‘Habitat Plot Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Habitat Plot Analysis' module to check details related to habitat plot analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Habitat Plot data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query habitat plot data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.3 Ground Cover Analysis

Access the ‘Ground Cover Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Ground Cover Analysis' module to check details related to ground cover analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Ground Cover data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query ground cover data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.4 Human Disturbance Analysis

Access the ‘Human Disturbance Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Human Disturbance Analysis' module to check details related to human disturbance analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Human disturbance data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query human disturbance data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.5 Dung Plot Analysis

Access the ‘Dung Plot Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Dung Plot Analysis' module to check details related to dung plot analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Dung plot data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query dung plot data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.6 Ungulate Analysis

Access the ‘Ungulate Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Ungulate Analysis' module to check details related to ungulate analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Ungulate data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query ungulate data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.7 Boat Transect Analysis

Access the ‘Boat Transect Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Boat Transect Analysis' module to check details related to boat transect analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Boat transect data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Apply ‘Species Filters’: The advanced filters include

Sign Type - Select sign type from the dropdown list
Species Type - Select species type from the dropdown list
Species - Select species from the dropdown list
Age of Tracks and Signs - Select age of tracks and signs from the dropdown list

Click on the Run button to query boat transect data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.8 Channel Survey Analysis

Access the ‘Channel Survey Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Channel Survey Analysis' module to check details related to channel survey analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Channel survey data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Apply ‘Species Filters’: The advanced filters include

Sign Type - Select sign type from the dropdown list
Species Type - Select species type from the dropdown list
Species - Select species from the dropdown list
Age of Tracks and Signs - Select age of tracks and signs from the dropdown list

Click on the Run button to query channel survey data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.9 Channel Disturbance (Riparian)Analysis

Access the ‘Channel Disturbance (Riparian)Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Channel Survey Analysis' module to check details related to channel human disturbance analysis.

Select ‘Filters’:human disturbance(Riparian) data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query channel human disturbance data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

8.4.10 Habitat Plot(Riparian) Analysis

Access the ‘Habitat PlotCS Analysis’ module: Click on the ‘Habitat PlotCS Analysis' module to check details related to channel habitat plot channel survey analysis.

Select ‘Filters’: Habitat plot channel data can be filtered based on

State - Select the State from the dropdown list of all states. (For example: Andhra Pradesh)
Division - Select the Division from the dropdown list based on the State selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR)
Range - Select the Range from the dropdown list based on the Division selected. (For example: ANANTAPUR )
Beat - Select the Beat from the dropdown list based on the Range selected (For ex: Beliya)
Grid - Select the Grid (1 sqkm / 25 sqkm / 100 sqkm)
Date - Select the ‘To date’ and ‘From Date’. (For example: 2023-02-12 - 2023-02-17)

Click on the Run button to query habitat plot channel survey data based on the filters selected and display data on the map
Click on the clear button to abort the process and clear all the selected filters

Table of Contents

General Information

1.1 Overview of the MSTrIPES Desktop Application

1.2 Structure of the Manual

System Summary

2.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

Installation Process

3.1 How to Install the MSTrIPES Desktop Application

3.1.1 Download

3.1.2 Extract Installer

3.1.3 Antivirus Settings

3.1.4 Windows Defender Permissions

3.1.5 Install JAVA

3.1.6 Install Postgres

3.1.7 Installation Complete

3.1.8 Application Launch

3.1.9 Application Home

3.2 Post Installation Checks

3.2.1 Database Check

3.2.2 Import GIS Check

3.2.3 Software Update Check

3.3 Common issues faced during the installation process

MSTrIPES Desktop Application

4.1 Administrative Module

4.2 Patrol Module

4.3 Ecology Module

4.4 Polygon Module

Administrative Module

5.1 User Registration

5.2 Import GIS

5.3 Restore / Merge

5.4 Synchronize

5.4.1 Application

5.4.2 Data

5.5 Database Backup

5.6 Database Status

5.7 Clear Data

5.8 About

Patrol Module

6.1 Data Management

6.1.1 Import Mobile Data

6.1.2 Export Data

6.1.3 Index / Clean Data

6.1.4 Data Gaps / Anomalies

6.2 Data Entry

6.2.1 Manually Enter Data

6.2.2 Import GPS Track Log

6.3 Patrol Details

6.4 Analysis

6.4.1 Patrol Analysis

6.4.2 Water Resource

6.4.3 Human Impact

6.4.4 Animal Track Sign

6.4.5 Animal Mortality

6.4.6 Graphs

6.5 Others

6.5.1 Mobile Atlas Creator

Ecology Module

7.1 Data Management

7.1.1 Import Mobile Data

7.1.2 Export Data

7.1.3 Index / Clean Data

7.1.4 Data Gaps / Anomalies

7.2 Data Entry

7.2.1 Carnivore Sign Data Entry

7.2.1.1 Manually Enter Data This section describes the process of manually entering data into the system.

7.2.1.2 Import GPS Track Log

7.2.2 Line Transect & Plot Data Entry

This section describes the process of entering Line Transect & Plot Data into the system.

7.2.2.1 Line Transect Manually Enter Data

7.2.2.2 Line Transect Import GPS Track Log

7.2.2.3 Plot Manually Data Entry

7.2.3 Vulture / Other Birds Data Entry

7.2.3.1 Manually Enter Data

7.3 Ecology Details

7.3.1 Sign Survey Details

7.3.2 Line Transect

7.3.3 Plot Details

7.3.4 Vulture / Other Birds Details

7.4 Analysis

7.2.1.1 Manually Enter Data
This section describes the process of manually entering data into the system.