Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

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Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Splat

“can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Might “can” lead to “should”?

“Does the ability to measure more things faster generate new research questions or even new research areas (“should” developing from “can”)?

This seems to be the mindset for many areas now (gene expression arrays, bioinformatics, etc.)…” – L. Waller

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Is a wireless sensor network just cool, or is it actually needed?

• Are data from a wide area required? Networked sensors can drastically reduce logistical costs associated with visiting a large number of locations, and make extensive sensing feasible when it would otherwise not be.• Do data need to be collected at high frequencies? Measurements that generate voluminous data (such as still image, video, audio, or multiple sensors) can overwhelm the storage on traditional data loggers, especially if data are collected at a high frequency.• Does data collection need to be unobtrusive? In some cases, such as behavioral studies, periodic visits to record data or to dump a data logger will change the behavior of the system under study.• Are real-time or near-real-time data needed? Rapid access to data may be required if experimental manipulations are to be pursued; if reducing gaps in data caused by sensor failures is a priority; or if conditions such as fire, flooding, or severe weather imperil the sensor system.• Is a bidirectional data flow required? Targeting measurements of particular phenomena may require flexibility in the frequency and type of measurements, experimental studies may require periodic robotic manipulation, and researchers in the field may require access to data resources available over the Internet.

Porter et al. (2005) Wireless sensor networks for ecology. Bioscience 55(7):561-572.

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

ecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

“should” and “can”

data crunching

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

sensorinnovation

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

sensorinnovation

robust in the field--drift--fouling

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

sensorinnovation

robust in the field--drift--fouling

affordable

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

sensorinnovation

affordable

robust in the field--drift--fouling

sufficientlyaccurate andnumerous

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

affordable

robust in the field--drift--fouling

sufficientlyaccurate andnumerous not too

power hungry

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

affordable

robust in the field--drift--fouling

sufficientlyaccurate andnumerous not too

power hungry

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

affordable

robust in the field--drift--fouling

sufficientlyaccurate andnumerous not too

power hungry

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

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data stora

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data prese

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“should” and “can”

data crunchingecological question based on --an hypothesis--a mathematical model

sensorinnovation

affordable

robust in the field--drift--fouling

sufficientlyaccurate andnumerous not too

power hungry

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

error d

etection

data stre

am handling

data stora

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data prese

ntation

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Computer science-and statistics-driven innovations

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Sensor innovations

Computer science-and statistics-driven innovations

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Sensor innovations

Computer science-and statistics-driven innovations

Ecologicalinnovations

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Computer science-and statistics-driven innovations

“Need to be clear whether trying to do ecology, or using ecological data as a driver to test out computer science and statistical ideas…” --D. Estrin

Sensor innovations

Ecologicalinnovations

Are we collecting the data we “can” or the data we “should”?

Computer science-and statistics-driven innovations

“…there is too much confusion at times between computer science driven innovations and domain science innovations…” --D. Estrin

Sensor innovations

Ecologicalinnovations

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…?

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community?

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community? What do you suspect may be off-base priorities/assumptions/foci in other fields?!...

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community? What do you suspect may be off-base priorities/assumptions/foci in other fields?!...

(You will have the opportunity to throw “tomatoes” at your colleagues during our discussion)

Aunt Gertie’s

Homer Fike’s

Yellow Oxheart

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community? What do you suspect may be off-base priorities/assumptions/foci in other fields?!...

(You will have the opportunity to throw “tomatoes” at your colleagues during our discussion)

2. As a community interested in the environment and monitoring it, how do wepromote communication among ecologists and computer scientists, engineers,and statisticians that will result in the most efficient use of development time?

Aunt Gertie’s

Homer Fike’s

Yellow Oxheart

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community? What do you suspect may be off-base priorities/assumptions/foci in other fields?!...

(You will have the opportunity to throw “tomatoes” at your colleagues during our discussion)

2. As a community interested in the environment and monitoring it, how do wepromote communication among ecologists and computer scientists, engineers,and statisticians that will result in the most efficient use of development time? How do we keep the conversation going?

Aunt Gertie’s

Homer Fike’s

Yellow Oxheart

1a. Is it your sense that the priorities and work emphases in the wireless sensor networks community are properly focused for moving forward to gather the most useful data for understanding environmental systems…? What are the high priority “action” items in your field? What are lower priority items in your field?

1b. …or has some of the community spun off into a focus on details that doesn’tmatch up with the current needs of the ecological community? What do you suspect may be off-base priorities/assumptions/foci in other fields?!...

(You will have the opportunity to throw “tomatoes” at your colleagues during our discussion)

2. As a community interested in the environment and monitoring it, how do wepromote communication among ecologists and computer scientists, engineers,and statisticians that will result in the most efficient use of development time? How do we keep the conversation going?

3. Within sensor networks, we can gather a whole lot of numbers very quickly,but how can we ensure they will mean something (be useful)? Different fields likely have very different answers to this…

Aunt Gertie’s

Homer Fike’s

Yellow Oxheart