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UNSD Census Workshop

Introducing the DRS GPS device for accurate and cost-effective census data collection. Capture GPS locations during enumeration to improve data accuracy and enable various government applications. No training or technical support required.

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UNSD Census Workshop

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  1. UNSD Census Workshop Day 3 - Belarus Data Capture: Commercial Presentation (GPS) Andy Tye – International Manager DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  2. Introducing a new GPS Product from DRS to help Census data collection DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  3. DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  4. DRS Data Services Ltd Pre Census Mapping already undertaken prior to census • GIS systems • Typical Map • Problem • Can’t easily associate data captured to buildings

  5. Why you need to capture GPS data during enumeration DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  6. Reasons for doing this are: Geocentric Census – UNSD handbook 2nd Draft Captured GPS locations can be used as a reference point for future Census activities: Buildings and GPS points do not change; designated EA areas and building numbers can Information captured with GPS locations has major benefits to other government departments such as: Emergency Planning & Humanitarian Response Flood plain modelling Planning of social and Educational services Poverty Analysis Utility service Planning Labour force analysis Marketing analysis Voting district delineation Epidemiological analysis Agriculture Planning GPS - Benefits DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  7. Historically there have been 2 ways to associate census data to geographical locations PDA/Pocket PC – Inbuilt GPS receiver Handheld GPS Devices (See below) Existing methods DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  8. Implementing GPS Location capture For implementation of both PDA or hand held GPS the following needs to be considered: Significant costs (Time and money) Purchase of hardware PDA ~$600USD/Each Hand held ~$150USD/Each Technical Training for enumerators Software development Logistical costs Risks – Devices are ‘attractive’ Financial impact DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  9. An alternative method from DRS….. The DRS method allows you to continue to use any paper based data collection for census enumeration. It allows for GPS data to be captured at time of enumeration: Quickly Efficiently Effectively Timely Inexpensively But how……..? DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  10. Add an extra field to Census Form DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  11. DRS has analysed the need for a GPS device that shows an enumerator’s current location and is: Low cost Large quantities required Accurate Within 5m Will only be used outside (to keep costs down) Light weight Enumerator kits Simple to use One switch No training Non-consumer Application specific Will be returned DRS Data Services Ltd Can be used with ANY paper based Solution provided by ANY supplier DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  12. Introducing the DRS ‘Cense’ device DRS Data Services Ltd DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  13. DRS Data Services Ltd Enumerator’s Clip board - 45 29 678 + 102 27345 DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  14. Single button operation No training required No software required No technical support required No Reliance on mobile phone networks Lower price point than PDA Uses commonly available batteries ‘Cense’ - Benefits DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  15. Helps validate data is accurately taken by enumerators: Helps prevent fraudulent enumeration if GPS co-ordinates are a mandatory requirement. Deters enumerators filling them out at home or elsewhere Doesn’t matter if enumerator enters wrong EA code onto form (Ghana) ‘Cense’ - Benefits DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  16. ‘Cense’ - Benefits • Can be used to confirm start location for each enumerator • Help ensure enumerator goes to the correct position on EA Map DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  17. ‘Cense’ – Further Benefits • Can help with Pre-census house listing exercises DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  18. ‘Cense’ – Further Benefits • Can help Geo-reference maps/images • Collect GPS points to provide a reference system to the map/image DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  19. ‘Cense’ – Further Benefits • Can be used with Pre-census activity to help define EA boundaries DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  20. DRS Data Services Ltd Census data captured can now be associated with a geographical location Compatible with ALL GIS Software DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  21. UNSD Census Workshop Day 3 - Belarus Example – Data used with GIS software Andy Tye – International Manager DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  22. Data Import

  23. Single Housing Unit

  24. Single Housing Unit

  25. Multipule Housing Unit

  26. Multipule Housing Unit

  27. Multipule Housing Unit

  28. Summary DRS Data Services Ltd • Cheap & Accurate GPS Device • Compatible with ALL GIS software • No Training required • Significant benefits for: • Paper based enumeration • Pre-Census mapping • Census data position accuracy • Data use • Future reference • All survey types DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

  29. UNSD Census Workshop Day 3 - Belarus Thank you for listening Andy Tye – International Manager DRS are Worldwide specialists in Census data capture www.drs.co.uk

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