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===== Q: Is there a way to auto-populate the "Observer Details"... =====
===== Q: Is there a way to auto-populate the "Observer Details"... =====
...(i.e. person reporting, NET Team, NET ID Number, Incident type, Incident name) on the survey, so i don’t have to enter them every time?
...(i.e. person reporting, NET Team, NET ID Number, Incident type, Incident name) on the survey, so i don’t have to enter them every time?[[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|'''''Figure 7:''''' ''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.'']]''Yes, this is done by setting your "favorite" answers. See the section titled [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Damage_Assessment_Mapping_Module#DAMM_Safety Setting Favorite Answers in the App].''  
 
''Yes, this is done by setting your "favorite" answers. See the section titled [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Damage_Assessment_Mapping_Module#DAMM_Safety Setting Favorite Answers in the App].''  


===== Q: I'm done collecting data, how do I submit my work? =====
===== Q: I'm done collecting data, how do I submit my work? =====
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===== Q: On the dashboard, why do my observations appear a small distance from where I took them? =====
===== 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, and 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 buildings. Tests demonstrate that even with poor receiving conditions, a reading should be inside of 14 meters (45'), and that's good enough for this tool.''
''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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