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===== Q: I'm viewing the dashboard and it's loading very slow (about 30 seconds). Can it be sped up? ===== | ===== Q: I'm viewing the dashboard and it's loading very slow (about 30 seconds). Can it be sped up? ===== | ||
''A: No; there is no fix for that at this time.'' | ''A: No; there is no fix for that at this time.'' | ||
===== Q: On the dashboard, why do my observations appear a small distance from where I took them? ===== | |||
[[File:DAMM Spatial Test.png|alt=A spatial test PBEM ran with the DAMM developer. Even under ideal conditions, the report is several meters off from the control point, and that's okay.|thumb|A spatial test PBEM ran with the DAMM developer. Even under ideal conditions, the report is several meters off from the control point, and that's okay.]] | |||
''A: Spatial accuracy is not an essential part of the DAMM, but this is a known limitation. The reason is that devices such as smartphones are low-quality GPS receivers. The effect can be exacerbated by heavy tree canopy or even lots of buildings. Tests have shown that even with poor receiving conditions, your reading should be inside of 14 meters (45'), and that's good enough for this tool.'' | |||
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