Accessing the Data
Introductions to the CHORDS portal, Grafana Dashboards, and integrations
Once a 3D-PAWS station is collecting data, the next step is getting that data into a system where it can be monitored, downloaded, and visualized.
This section covers the main tools used to move data from the station to the cloud and then into dashboards or download workflows.
How Data Moves Through the System
Typical data flow looks like this:
The station records environmental measurements.
The data logger sends data through cellular, Wi-Fi, or another supported connection.
The data is forwarded to CHORDS for ingestion and storage.
The data can then be viewed, downloaded, or visualized in tools such as Grafana.
Depending on the logger platform, data may be sent directly or routed through cloud services such as the Particle Cloud.
Topics in This Section
The pages in this section explain the main parts of the 3D-PAWS data access workflow.
CHORDS is the central portal for receiving, storing, and accessing 3D-PAWS data.
Use it to:
view incoming data streams
access station observations
download data for analysis
→ CHORDS
Particle / CHORDS Integrations
This page explains how to connect Particle-based stations to CHORDS using webhooks and cloud integrations.
It is most useful when configuring:
event forwarding from Particle devices
automated delivery of station data to CHORDS
→ Particle / CHORDS Integrations
Grafana provides dashboards and visualizations built from CHORDS data.
Use it to:
monitor trends and station performance
→ Grafana
Working With 3D-PAWS Data
Together, CHORDS, Particle integrations, and Grafana provide the core workflow for accessing and working with 3D-PAWS observations.
These tools support:
data download and analysis
