Module Information and Requirements

The RhinoOMS Dashboard modules allow users to explore and interrogate their data, including registered rhinos, calf history, growth rate, summary tables, maps, and more.

Specifically, the Sightings Window tab of the Maps module allows users to map the sightings within a range of specified dates for one or more rhinos.

To proceed, please ensure you have the following:

  • Stable internet connection
  • S3 and Redshift/Database credentials


Step-by-Step Guidelines

Step 1

Select site.

Step 2

Select the Rhino name / Notch number / RhinoOMS ID you would like to map. You can select more than one.

Step 3

Select the sighting Observation Type you would like to consider.

Step 4

Click “Generate Map” to load the sightings on the map for the specified rhino/s. The legend in the bottom right reports the RhinoOMS ID, and what color it is represented by on the map. Use the Date Range slider at the bottom of the map to filter the sightings based on date; the map will immediately adjust accordingly.

- Hover over the map to show interactive information.
- Scroll to zoom in/out, and click and drag to move around the map.
- Hover over the layers icon in the top right to allow for customization of background map and hiding/un-hiding the sites.
- Hover over the measurements icon to allow for distances and areas to be calculated.



Problems?

If you experience any issues, please report it to the Issue Tracker.