Flexible Data Collection
Support diverse survey forms, multiple data formats, and adaptable workflows that fit different operational needs.
Coordinate field campaigns
FIELD - TASKING MANAGER
Enhancing field mapping efficiency and accuracy through seamless coordination.
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What is it?
The Field Tasking Manager (Field-TM) helps teams add local knowledge to map features by coordinating mapping in the field.
Field-TM facilitates collaborative mapping by supporting and extending mature tools like ODK and QField. It is a standalone mobile and web workflow that helps teams collect geospatial data efficiently with commonly available Android devices.
Main Features
Open Source and Customizable
Adapt Field-TM to your own survey logic, data structures, and integration requirements.
Entity-Level Tracking
Monitor survey progress at task and feature level so managers can make informed decisions quickly.
Who is it for?
Create and coordinate field campaigns
Project managers use Field-TM to set up mapping projects, define areas of interest, design survey forms, and split work into manageable tasks.
- Define a project area and upload or choose a survey form
- Split the area into tasks and generate a data extract
- Publish the project to ODK Central or QFieldCloud
- Share a QR code so mappers can start collecting data
Collect data in the field with your phone
Mappers do not need to log in to Field-TM. Once a project manager publishes a project, mappers access it directly in their mobile app of choice.
- Scan the QR code shared by your project manager
- The project loads automatically in ODK Collect or QField
- Navigate to your assigned task area and collect data
- Submit your survey, which goes straight to the server
Field-TM Use Cases
1. Community Mapping
Field Tasking Manager empowers communities to map informal settlements, public facilities, and local services for inclusive planning.
2. Urban Planning and Management
Build smarter cities with coordinated surveys of houses, roads, and utilities through clear, manageable mapping tasks.
3. Disaster Response and Recovery
Rapidly map damaged infrastructure after disasters, coordinate volunteers, and deliver reliable data for relief operations.