Data Access and Visualization
Introductions to the CHORDS portal, Grafana Dashboards, and integrations
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Introductions to the CHORDS portal, Grafana Dashboards, and integrations
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The 3D-PAWS system provides a robust, cloud-based data access and visualization platform designed to streamline the journey from sensor data collection to actionable insights. The platform is organized into three main sub-pages: CHORDS, Grafana, and Particle / CHORDS Integrations, each supporting different aspects of data management and visualization.
Data Flow and Connectivity
Sensor data from the 3D-PAWS data logger is transmitted to the internet via a local access point connection (Cellular, Wifi, or LoRaWAN). Depending on the hardware configuration, the logger connects either through the Particle Cloud (for Particle-based devices) or directly to the ICDP server (for Raspberry Pi or Adalogger Feather setups). Once online, the data is securely forwarded to the CHORDS data portal using simple HTTP requests or cloud integrations. For Particle devices, this process leverages Particle’s integration features to seamlessly push published events to CHORDS, while other devices utilize direct server communication.
CHORDS Data Portal
The CHORDS portal serves as the central hub for data ingestion, management, and access. Users can observe real-time data, monitor instrument performance, and download datasets for further analysis. The portal supports easy integration with external applications and provides automatic registration functions for visualization and mapping services.
Grafana Visualization
For in-depth data analysis and visualization, the system employs Grafana, an open-source platform renowned for its interactive dashboards and advanced querying capabilities. Grafana connects to the CHORDS portal, enabling users to create custom dashboards, visualize trends, and share insights across teams. This integration empowers users to interpret complex environmental datasets through charts, graphs, and maps, facilitating rapid identification of patterns and anomalies.
Particle / CHORDS Integrations
The Particle/CHORDS integration page details the configuration steps required to link Particle devices with the CHORDS portal. Using Particle’s webhook and integration features, users can automate the forwarding of sensor data to CHORDS, ensuring seamless data flow from remote devices to the cloud and into the visualization ecosystem.
Together, these tools provide a comprehensive, user-friendly interface for accessing, analyzing, and visualizing environmental data collected by the 3D-PAWS system.