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QField for Climate Change Research

Field data collection for climate variables, impacts, and monitoring sites using mobile GIS.

Collect climate field data reliably

Map sites, record variables, and attach photo evidence across remote locations.

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What you can do

  • Site mapping and variable recording
  • Photo documentation and annotations
  • Sync to QFieldCloud for collaboration

Why this matters

  • Remote sites and offline requirements
  • Standardization across research teams
  • Traceability and audit trail needs

Trusted results

  • Used by universities and research institutes
  • Conflict-safe merges via QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we design custom forms for variables?
Yes. Build forms in QGIS with units, ranges, and required fields.
How do we handle media and notes?
Capture them in QField and keep linked to features for QA and reporting.

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.