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Map display

Tag sensor measurements with GPS data and display the measurement locations on a map.

Note

The Map display requires an internet connection.

Use the GPS sensor on one of the following devices to tag GPS data with sensor measurements:

Overview of the display

  1. Zoom

    Click + to zoom in or − to zoom out the map.

  2. Map type

    Click to select a variety of map types, including satellite, streets, and topographic.

  3. Measurement selector

    Click to select or change the displayed measurement and units.

  4. Run selector

    Click a run to show or hide that run on the map.

  5. Legend

    Shows the displayed range for each run and how the data point colors correspond to the value of the measurement.

  6. Map

    • Move the map by dragging it.
    • Zoom in and out on the map by using a mouse scroll wheel or pinching the screen.
    • Show the measurement values of a data point by clicking it.

  7. Scale to Fit Tool

    Click to automatically scale the map to show all data.

  8. Legend Tool

    Click to show or hide the legend.

  9. Location Tool

    Click to center the map at your current location. This only works if connected to a GPS sensor.

  10. Properties

    Use to change the units between metric and US customary.

Set up the On-board GPS Sensor

SPARKvue can use the GPS sensor on iOS and Android devices to tag sensor measurements with GPS data. Enable the GPS sensor before collecting data.

  1. Select Sensor Data on the Welcome Screen.
  2. Connect a sensor that you want to tag with GPS data.
  3. Toggle the On-board GPS Sensor switch to enabled .
  4. Select any Template.
  5. Build an experiment page with a Map display. Select the full-page layout.
  6. Click Start to begin data collection.

Note

Latitude and longitude measure 0 if the device doesn't detect any GPS satellites. Set up data collection outside to get the best GPS signal.

Export GPS Data

You can export GPS data as a GPX or KML file to open in another program, such as Google Earth.

Note

On iOS or Android devices, exporting GPS data is only supported for the Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS (PS-3209).

  1. Select the Main Menu button, then select Export Data.
  2. Select either KML or GPX for the file format.
  3. Choose a location on your computer to save the file.
  4. Select Save.