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FAQ on Sensors and Data Collection (Field Work)
For SGEO Sensors
(Applicable for Non-Secondary School Category)
1. How will the data collection be carried out?
For JC/Poly/ITE/Uni categories, you will be attending sensor assembly workshops to assemble
your own sensors before doing field work (to collect data using sensors and upload it later). The
confirmed dates of workshops and official timeframe of field work will be announced by GeoStartathon 11 June 2015.
2. How much coverage in the park is needed for data collection?
Each team will be assigned a few grids of the allocated park. We will announce this and update
all teams by 19 June 2015.
3. Sothe sensor will just do its work after being turned on, right?
Yes. Each sensor will have an SD card that stores all data collected. Therere 5 parameters to be
collected temperature, humidity, sunlight intensity, air quality (CO), and noise level. Please
turn it OFF when not in use to save on battery.
4. When will all sensors be issued to us?
Right after the teams have completed their sensor assembly workshop confirmed dates to be
announce by Geo-Startathon 11 June 2015. (See previous answer for no. 1)
5. Must we use iOS or Android version of ArcGIS Collector app to collect the data as well?
ArcGIS Collector app is available on both iOS and Android. It HAS to be launched while collecting
data using the sensor to help capture X & Y coordinates for each sensor location point within the
grids that your team will be assigned to.
6. Sowe need to collect data through both means (a) SGEO sensors, and (b) ArcGIS Collector
app?
Yes.
7. Data collected will have to be uploaded into ArcGIS online for sharing purpose, right?
Yes. The data will then be matched with X & Y info captured through ArcGIS Collector so as to be
mapped out. Data will be uploaded to ArcGIS online (https://sgc2015.maps.arcgis.com/home)
for sharing purpose (thus crowd-sourcing). Instructions on uploading procedures will be given
closer to date.

8. We must use the data collected by other teams which is uploaded online. We can then do our
geospatial visualisation and analysis using ArcGIS online. Is this correct?
Yes. You may also use other data additionally. Please refer to General FAQ Q3 & Q4
(http://sgeospatial.weebly.com/general-faq.html) for details.
9. Can we download the maps and data from the ArcGIS online portal and use it in ArcMap or
other desktop GIS software? Is it possible?
Yes it is possible, but not directly from ArcGIS online. All teams can only download crowdsourced sensor data from ArcGIS online. They can write to Jamilah_SHAMSUL@sla.gov.sg to
have a copy of all other relevant base layers from SLA.
10. Do we need to return the sensors to SLA?
Yes. The sensors need to be returned to SLA on a given date which will be duly informed.
11. We wish to loan the sensors for our school project works. Is it possible?
Yes. Please write to Joanne_Aw@sla.gov.sg and SLA will grant permission on a case by case basis.
12. What exactly is SGEO sensor?
SGEO sensor is essentially an Environmental Sensing and Logging Platform (ESLP), which is
water-resistant "sensor pack" that is powered by 5 "AAA" alkaline batteries and logs the
following five parameters into an SD Card:
a. Air Temperature (0-70C, 0.5C )
b. Relative Humidity (0-100% R.H., 2% R.H.)
c. Ambient Noise Level (30-110 dBA, 5 dbA)
d. Ambient Light Intensity (0-140 kLux, 2% for 250 Lux, 5% above 250 Lux)
e. Ambient Carbon Monoxide (CO) Levels (50-4000 ppm, 5%)
Temperature, Humidity, Noise Level and Light Intensity will be logged at 10-second intervals,
while CO levels are logged at 5-minute intervals. Environmental parameters other than those
listed above will *NOT* be logged by the ESLP.
However, challengers are welcome to submit separate geo-tagged data sets - if they have a valid
use-case for other forms of environmental data (e.g. wind speed, barometric air pressure) as
well as the means to accurately collect, geo-tag and time-stamp the readings.
13. Do I have to assemble my own sensor pack?
Yes! Participants from the JC/Poly/ITE/Uni category must assemble their own sensors. During
the course of assembly, you will learn more about the electronics and programming aspects and
be better empowered to make your own gadgets for data collection, robots or other interesting
electronics projects after the course of #SGC2015.
14. Why is the workshop being held at the National Design Centre? Can a consolidated workshop
be run at our school?
We have the necessary tools at the Prototyping Lab @ NDC, to ensure that you can assemble
your sensors successfully and without much hassle. Due to logistics concerns, we will not be able

to run assembly sessions at your school you will have to attend the workshops at the National
Design Centre.
15. I am travelling from 23-25 June, or have a full-day camp / enrichment programme and will not
be able to attend the workshops. Am I still eligible?
We will make arrangements for you to access the Prototyping Lab @ National Design Centre.
However, you may have a shorter time frame for your data collection exercise. Also take note
that the original deadlines for submission will apply.
16. I have no experience with electronics assembly. Will I be able to assemble my own sensors
during the 3-hour workshop?
Yes! We have facilitated many participants with absolutely no electronics experience. Some
parts have already been pre-assembled, and we are committed to your learning experience.
Don't worry, just come, pay attention, participate and you will have a working sensor! Our
friendly facilitators are on hand to assist you through the process.