What Can R.A.T. Do?
Provides real-time continuous field data
collection and mapping. Collected data can be
contoured at any time allowing easy
visualization of data trends.
> Any device both analog and digital can be
incorporated into the software
> Collected GPS data requires no post-processing
or conversion; Data is available for immediate
use in the field.
> Data streams are processed internally and
saved directly to a database compatible format
for most CIS and database packages.
> Trend analysis windows show changes in data
values over time for collected or imported data
in a dynamic line graph.
> Exports field collected data to the Emergency
Response Scribe Database, ESRI software, and
other FIELDS software.
> View image maps can automatically be saved as
JPEGs for printing or transmission.
> Sample design tools are incorporated to allow
instantaneous sample plan development in the
field for areas of interest.
> A cellular air card can be used to transfer data
to an internet FTP site or email account for
download by multiple users in real-time.
> Data can be transmitted from the field and
viewed on a mobile computer or in the
command center by WI-FI radio networks.
R.A.T. can be integrated with a variety of
instrumentation.
Any GPS that exports a NEMA string can be used with R.A.T.
(Trimble, Leica, Magellan)
Most external devices that produce a digital output can be
configured to stream data directly to the R.A.T. program
(Radiation meters, Air Quality, Particulate, XRF).
Devices that do not produce a digital output can be manually
entered.
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Data transfer can be through serial I/O, WI-FI, or radio
modem. Field Data can be transferred to an internet FTP site
or email through the use of a cellular aircard.
R.A.I
RAPID ASSESSMENT To
Real-time continuous mapping \
GPS • GIS • Datastorage • Visualization
Developed by Region 5, USEPA FIELDS Team
R.A.T. is a mapping software
providing real-time continuous
and/or single point data collection
and assessment in the field. R.A.T.
is being developed in-house by the
FIELDS group as a standalone
program and does not require any
licensing.
For Information, Contact:
Brian Cooper
USEPA Region 5 Super-fund Division
cooper.brian@epa.gov
http:/ www.epa.gov/region5fields
FIELDS
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Real Time Mapping Trend Monitoring
> R.A.T. integrates real time GPS positions with data
from external sensors to provide instantaneous
snapshots of field conditions.
> R.A.T. can be configured to work with continuous
data, single point collection or manual data (for
sensors without a digital output).
> Thresholds can be designated in the field or office
for different devices to allow for easy visualization
of contaminant concentrations.
> Data is stored in GIS/Database compatible format
eliminating need for conversion or manual data
entry.
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through multiple line plots and histograms.
> Non GPS or GPS assigned data can be viewed
based on GPS time-stamps or computer clock.
Contouring & Statistics
> Natural Neighbor interpolation of points allows
creation of contour maps to aid in the
identification of contaminant plumes.
Sample Design
> Built in Sample Design Methodology:
Judgmental, Random, Aligned Grid
(Hot Spot), Unaligned Grid
3D Visualization
> Data collected in R.A.T. can be displayed and
modeled in FSplus. FSplus has been developed
jointly by the FIELDS Team and SADA.
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