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Compost Bin Project Created by Group 10 (Considerations (Type of data…
Compost Bin Project Created by Group 10
Raw Files
Avenza Map
Compost Bin Point Feature
Attributes
Building
Type: Text (String)
If indoor, provides building name in which compost bin is found. If outdoor, provides name of closest building.
Location
Type: Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Indoor
ii. Outdoor
Describes general location of bin.
ID
Type: Numeric (Integer)
Decimal places: 0
Minimum value: 1
Maximum value 999
Default 1
Provides unique ID for each bin
Floor
Type: Numeric (Integer)
Decimal Places: 0
Minimum Value: 1
Maximum Value: 5
Default: 0
Floor number of bin location. If outside, default value of 0 applies.
Site
Type: Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Classroom
ii. Cafeteria
iii. Hallway
iv. Stairwell
v. Seating Area
vi. Courtyard
vii. Other
Provides information about the site. Other option described in comments if selected during observation.
Size
Type: Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Medium
ii. Large
Provides description about the size of the container
Signage
Type: Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Label – no images
ii. Label with images
iii. No label
Provides details on how the bin is labelled/identified.
Usage
Type: Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Overflowing
ii. Almost full - Full
iii. Half full
iv. Less than half full
v. Completely empty
Provides an estimate about the current usage of the bin.
Contents
Menu (String – Pick List)
i. Only compostables
ii. Mix
iii. No compostables
iv. N/A
Provides details about the current contents of the bin to find out if it’s being used correctly. N/A means it is completely empty.
Comments
Type: Text (String)
Provides additional details when ‘other’ option is selected during observation.
Google Map
Create map using kml file
Export data collected in Avenza as a kml file to dropbox
Data
Create an excel table with attributes for each individual point, sorted and grouped by building.
Deliverables
Google Map
Point example: B1
ID: 1
Location: Indoor
Building: SW1-2055
Floor: 2
Site: Seating Area
Size: Medium
Content: Only Compostables
Signage: Label with images
Usage: Less than half full
Comments: Broken lid
Data
Considerations
Intent of study
Collect GPS locations of compost bins on campus for BCIT Sustainability Initiative
Provide details about current bins to help plan for more bin locations or to make any necessary changes
Potential challenges
Accuracy of positions in Avenza
Ensuring that all bins are mapped
Providing enough details
Equipment failure
Time frame
Type of data collected for each bin
#
ID
Location
Floor
Signage
Usage
Size
Contents
Site
Comments
Building
Methods
Split class into small groups , 2 people maximum
Assign groups a building to survey
Make sure all students have campus map loaded into Avenza with correct data dictionary
Send students to look for bins
Assign each group a unique letter to name points ie. Group 1: A1, A2, A3, etc. Group 2: B1, B2, B3, etc.
Record GPS data and attributes for each bin that is located
Each group upload Avenza maps as a kml file
Compile all of the data into one map
Deliverables
#
Google Map
Includes georeferenced points for each bin location with attributes
Data Table
Input all data collected into a table
Repeatability
Equipment/Tools Needed
Cell phone
Avenza Maps
Campus map loaded
Data dictionary loaded
Google Maps
Excel or Google Sheets