# Science FieldBuddy

> GPS Field Data Collection

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6778876096](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6778876096)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6778876096`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anthony Courter
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2026-06-15
- **Size:** 3.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/science-fieldbuddy/id6778876096)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sparrowhawkgis.carrd.co](https://sparrowhawkgis.carrd.co/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #889,043 — Overall

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