If you use data loggers that allow standard file-based access to data via USB port, you might consider access to them via something like the HyperDrive iUSBPort. Any USB storage device can be made accessible via an ad-hoc WiFi hotspot or added to an existing WiFi network. That's how I access USB drives from my IPad.
http://www.hypershop.com/HyperDrive/iUSBport/ -- Andrew D. Bailey - Data Manager Wildland Fire Management RD&A Rocky Mountain Research Station - DOI OWF National Interagency Fire Center, Boise ID o. 208-387-5248 c. 208-407-6711 On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:30 AM, Brian - UVM <[email protected]> wrote: > We have had great luck with iPad minis in Lifeproof cases, using FileMaker > Pro databases for data entry. The system is extremely robust, waterproof, > good screen size and sensitivity, and resistant to shocks at a price point > well below most field computers (~$600 for 4g cellular model with case), > although FileMaker will cost a few hundred more (to develop databases; the > app is free). We get the cellular model for the on-board GPS, and generally > don't get a cellular plan with it (upload through mobile hot spots on our > phones). Depending on how much screen real estate you need, an iPhone/iPad > would also work (with Lifeproof case). The only down side after two years > on multiple projects (iPad minis and iPhones) is that we can't download > data loggers that use USB/serial connections. > > Brian > > -- > Brian R. Mitchell > Program Manager > Northeast Temperate Inventory and Monitoring Network > National Park Service > 54 Elm Street > Woodstock, VT 05091 > (802) 457-3368 x37 >
