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Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps (Print)

by Kurt Menke & Alexandra Bucha Rasova

What is Mergin Maps?

This concise 137-page book covers everything you need to know to work with Mergin Maps. If you are new to Mergin Maps and QGIS, the book begins with a gentle introduction. This includes all the basic steps of setting up a project in QGIS, configuring survey layers, conducting your first field survey, and making your first map.

If you are familiar with Mergin Maps, the book includes information on more advanced workflows. There is a detailed chapter on advanced project configuration and information on project management and collaboration principles. With this book, you can unleash the full power of the Mergin Maps platform.

Introduction

Learn to install QGIS and create a Mergin Maps account. Then install the Mergin Maps mobile app and the Mergin Maps QGIS plugin.

Setting up a Project in QGIS

Learn about best practices and configuration options for your first project. Create a survey layer, add basemaps, and explore your project in the Mergin Maps mobile app.

Configure Survey Layers

How to configure QGIS field widgets for numerous applications. Use special Mergin Maps variables and the Drag and Drop Designer to create an intuitive and more intelligent field data collection form.

Conducting a Field Survey

Take your project outside on your mobile device and collect your first data. This includes learning about position tracking, navigation options, synchronizing the data back to QGIS, and using the Mergin Maps Processing Algorithms.

Advanced Project Configuration

Do you need more customized projects? Learn advanced options for form configuration, advanced photo settings, and how to work with non-spatial tables to create cascading forms.

Project Management and Collaboration

Learn to manage a project for any size organization. Discover how to add users, set permissions, and manage project versions.

Creating a Map

Want to produce a map of your results? Learn about layer styling options and how to set up a print composition in QGIS.

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Authors

Kurt Menke

Kurt Menke, author of Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps at Locate Press

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Kurt is a passionate advocate for open-source software, especially QGIS. He recently completed his 10th QGIS book, and he can frequently be found speaking at FOSS4G and QGIS conferences.

Kurt was a professional archaeologist before returning to graduate school and earning a Master of Science degree in Geography from the University of New Mexico in 2000. He now lives in Denmark, where he works for Septima as a spatial analyst, data visualization expert, and teacher.

In 2015, he was elected as an OSGeo Charter Member.

Some titles he has authored include: Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps, Discover QGIS 3.x, and QGIS for Hydrological Applications with Locate Press.

Alexandra Bucha Rasova

Alexandra Rasova, author of Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps at Locate Press

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With a background in GIS, cartography, and surveying, Alexandra has been applying her skills in the field of archaeology and cultural heritage for over 10 years. From documenting archaeological excavations to data management, she aims to make QGIS easy and useful for non-technical users.

Currently, Alexandra works as a GIS specialist at the Monuments Board of the Slovak Republic. She is also a part-time technical writer for Lutra Consulting, where she writes and maintains the Mergin Maps documentation.

Alexandra holds a PhD in Geodesy and Cartography and continues to stay connected with academia.

Additional information

ISBN	978-1-998414-01-7
Pages	144
Page Size	A5 – 148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 8.3 in
Published	2024-08-30
Color Usage	Full color interior

Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps (Print)

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