The video shows a typical environmental data workflow managed using environmental data management software, from field sampling through to reporting.
Video Transcript for Environmental Data Workflows
Environmental monitoring programs produce large volumes of data from field sampling, laboratory analysis, environmental standards, and compliance reporting.
Environmental monitoring begins with field sampling. Scientists collect groundwater, surface water, and soil samples and record environmental measurements such as pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen.
Samples are then sent to environmental laboratories for chemical analysis. The laboratories return analytical results as electronic data files.
Environmental data management software imports these laboratory results into a structured environmental database. The system links results to the correct sampling locations, analytes, and monitoring rounds.
Environmental scientists then perform quality assurance and quality control checks to ensure the data is accurate and complete.
Monitoring results are compared against environmental standards and regulatory guideline values to identify exceedances.
Finally, environmental professionals analyse trends, create dashboards and graphs, and generate environmental monitoring reports.
Environmental data management systems such as ESdat help automate these processes by integrating field data, laboratory data, environmental standards, and reporting workflows.
