Science FieldBuddy

Science FieldBuddy is a point-based field data collection app designed for forestry, ecological survey and any work requiring GPS-based location capture with rich contextual data. Enter a user-defined Site ID, add custom notes, attach up to two photos and record a voice memo — then capture your position using Real-Time Weighted Averaging GPS. Each saved point is written instantly to a Google Earth KMZ, a running CSV log and a daily ZIP archive — all stored on your device, ready to share or import into GIS.

Features • Real-Time Weighted Averaging GPS — outlier rejection and 3D Cartesian averaging for the most accurate consumer GPS position possible • Two collection modes — Optimal (open sky) and Canopy (dense forest) • Automatic background enrichment — weather, address, county FIPS, USDA ecomap classification and USGS watershed HUC codes fetched silently after each save • Attach up to two field photos and record a voice memo per point • Custom data templates — define your own field types, lock them and distribute to your crew for consistent data collection • Built-in file manager — KMZ, CSV, photos, audio and daily ZIP archives all in one place • Full offline capability — capture points without cell service, post-process enrichment data when back in range • Google Earth KMZ output — open any saved point directly in Google Earth on your iPhone or Mac • Direct GIS import — CSV formatted for ArcGIS Pro and QGIS (EPSG:4326) • No accounts, no cloud, no tracking — all data stays on your device

Disclaimer Coordinates are for general field reference only. Not intended for engineering, licensed surveying, navigation or any safety-critical application.