The Ecoscope Downloader is a valuable tool for exporting observation data from EarthRanger for further analysis and visualization. While the Ecoscope platform provides detailed guidance on using its downloader, this article outlines the general approach to integrating EarthRanger data with Ecoscope and points you to additional resources for in-depth instructions.
You can find the EcoScope Downloader here
Overview of the Ecoscope Downloader
The Ecoscope Downloader allows you to export observations for multiple subjects within a group into a CSV format. This data can be used in applications such as QGIS, Excel, or other analysis tools. However, it is important to note that the downloader does not currently support filtering by individual subjects during export.
General Steps for Using the Ecoscope Downloader with EarthRanger
1. Access the Ecoscope Downloader:
- Access the Ecoscope Downloader from the GUI as described in their official documentation found here : (https://ecoscope.io/en/latest/ecoscope_gui.html)
2. Export Observations:
- Select the group containing the subjects you want to analyze.
- Export the observations to a CSV file by following the steps in Observations CSV Export via Admin. The output will include data for all subjects in the selected group.
3. Filter Data by Subject (Optional):
- Open the exported CSV file in a spreadsheet editor (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets).
- Use filtering tools to isolate data for a specific subject.
4. Prepare Data for QGIS (if needed):
- Ensure the latitude and longitude coordinates are correctly separated into individual columns.
- Verify the Coordinate Reference System (CRS) used in your project matches the exported data.
5. Import into Your Preferred Tool:
- Import the prepared CSV into tools like QGIS for mapping or further analysis.
Important Considerations
- Subject Identification: If your exported CSV includes source IDs instead of subject names, cross-reference the source IDs with a Subject Summary export from EarthRanger to identify subjects.
- Limitations: The Ecoscope Downloader exports all subjects within a group, so additional filtering may be required for individual subject analysis.
Additional Resources
For detailed, step-by-step instructions and requirements for using the Ecoscope Downloader, please refer to the official documentation: Ecoscope Downloader Documentation.