🔍 Form 2 — Visual Assessment of Observation Units Level: Intermediate ⏱️ Estimated: 9 Minutes Module: OBS_UNIT

Conducting Form 2 Visual Assessment and Secure Field Photo Uploads

Guide to establishing visual observation units (active plots or drainage canals), evaluating brittleness indicators, and securely uploading private field photos.

Target Roles: SURVEY USER, ADMIN, SUPER ADMIN
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📋 Prerequisites Before Starting
Parent farm profile in draft status and physical presence at the plot location.

Steps to Complete Visual Observation Unit (Form 2)

  1. Open the farm detail page and select the Visual Observation Units (Form 2) tab.
  2. Click + Add Observation Unit.
  3. Define the physical characteristics of the observation plot:
    • Unit Identifier: Enter a unique code, e.g., DEMO-01-DRAIN or PLOT-A.
    • Unit Type: Choose Active plot (cultivated), Fallow plot (resting), or Drainage / irrigation edge (canal bank).
    • Plot Dimensions: Enter Length (meters) and Width (meters) to determine the evaluated area.
    • Surface Plastic Cover: Select visual debris coverage bracket (<1%, 1-5%, 6-15%, >15%).
    • Brittleness & Fragmentation: Observe whether macro-plastics readily shatter into microplastic flakes under sunlight.
    • Direct Environmental Pathway: Check if the plot directly borders an active stream, ravine, or irrigation canal.
  4. Click Save Observation Unit.

Uploading Field Photographic Evidence

  1. Open the detail page of the newly created observation unit.
  2. In the Field Photo Documentation section, click Choose File.
  3. Select a clear photograph (maximum 5MB, format JPEG, PNG, or WebP) displaying surface conditions and plastic residues clearly.
  4. Add a concise description in the Photo Caption field.
  5. Click Upload Photo.
🎯 Expected Results
Observation unit saved with polygon dimensions, valid completion score, and at least 1 documentation photo uploaded.
⚠️ Common Pitfalls & Troubleshooting
Uploading files exceeding 5MB or non-image files such as PDF/SVG. System strictly restricts uploads to 5MB max in JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
🔒 Security & Data Privacy Notice
Observation photos are stored on a private disk and streamed via protected endpoints. Photos cannot be accessed publicly without authorized login.

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🔍 Form 2 — Visual Assessment of Observation Units

Visual observation of plots/drainage canals, surface cover estimation, brittleness score, and private photo uploads.

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