The document outlines the importance of simplifying data collection workflows through the deployment of telemetry systems that minimize unnecessary efforts. It emphasizes creating an efficient communication network for remote data collection, proper sensor configuration, and effective data review while focusing on reducing waste and enhancing data accessibility. The overall goal is to streamline the research process, enabling more time for data analysis and less on logistical challenges.

2. SIMPLIFY YOUR
DATA COLLECTION
WORKFLOW
Colin Campbell, PhD

3. RICE BIOMASS PRODUCTION

4. INTERCEPTED SOLAR
RADIATION

5. BAD DATA
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6. GOAL OF RESEARCH

7. SIMPLIFIED?
“Everything should be
made as simple as
possible but no simpler.”
-Albert Einstein

8. TELEMETRY
Definition
An automated communications process by which
measurements and other data are collected at remote or
inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving
equipment for monitoring.
Focus
Create a telemetry system (wireless communication) that
removes wasted efforts from projects

9. TELEMETRY
Data delivery
Connecting and maintaining a network
Power
Maintaining adequate power to keep system running
Sensor configuration
Setting up system correctly
Data review and processing
Ensuring sensors are outputting expected data from the duration of the experiment
Site metadata
Installation depths or heights, deviations from plan, soil type, etc.

10. DATA DELIVERY

11. DATA VISUALIZATION

12. DATA VISUALIZATION

13. METADATA
Onboard GPS, Barometric Pressure, Logger temperature

14. SITE POWER
OFF THE GRID

15. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

16. ERROR CHECKING

17. SITE VISITS

18. TELEMETRY
Waste
Anything that doesn’t add value to the discovery process
Refined workflow
Telemetry reduces time and effort for tasks that don’t add value
Spend more time with your data
 Cloud collected data makes it accessible anywhere
 Power management reduces site visits
 Error checking and quick visualization exposes problems quickly