FieldKit 📱

Cross-platform mobile field data collection app for water utility operations.

🎯 Overview

Unified mobile application providing offline-first field data collection across all Trident Systems modules. Built for water operators who work in areas with poor connectivity.

🚀 MVP Scope

Core Features

• Offline-First Architecture: Work without internet, sync when connected
• Cross-Product Forms: Dynamic form engine supporting all Trident modules
• Media Capture: Photos, videos, audio notes with GPS tagging
• QR/Barcode Scanning: Asset identification and data lookup
• GPS Integration: Automatic location capture and mapping

Supported Operations

• Hydrant Testing: NFPA 291 flow tests with pitot pressure capture
• Pipeline Inspections: Valve operations, leak detection, condition assessments
• Asset Surveys: GPS coordinate collection and photo documentation
• Work Orders: Field completion and status updates

📱 Platform Support

• iOS: Native Swift/SwiftUI application
• Android: Native Kotlin/Jetpack Compose application
• Shared Logic: React Native with platform-specific modules

🛣️ Roadmap

Phase 1 (Q1 2026)

• React Native foundation with offline SQLite
• Basic form engine and photo capture
• GPS coordinate collection
• Sync engine with conflict resolution

Phase 2 (Q2 2026)

• QR/barcode scanning integration
• Advanced camera features (measurement, annotation)
• Voice-to-text note capture
• Bluetooth device integration (pressure gauges, flow meters)

Phase 3 (Q3 2026)

• Augmented reality (AR) asset overlay
• Machine learning asset recognition
• Advanced analytics and field insights
• Team collaboration features

🏗️ Technology Stack

• Framework: React Native 0.72+
• Database: SQLite with WatermelonDB
• Maps: React Native Maps with offline tiles
• Camera: React Native Vision Camera
• Sync: Custom sync engine with PostgreSQL backend
• State Management: Zustand

🔗 Integration Points

• HydrantHub: Flow testing data collection and photo documentation
• Pipeline Manager: Valve inspections and main condition assessments
• GIS Service: Coordinate capture and spatial data validation
• Compliance Engine: Inspection checklists and regulatory documentation

📊 Key Features

Offline Capabilities

• Complete app functionality without internet
• Local data storage with encryption
• Automatic sync when connectivity returns
• Conflict resolution for concurrent edits

Field-Optimized UX

• Large touch targets for gloved hands
• High contrast mode for bright sunlight
• Voice commands and audio feedback
• Quick data entry workflows

Data Quality

• Real-time validation and error checking
• Mandatory field enforcement
• Photo quality assessment
• GPS accuracy indicators

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Part of the Trident Systems water utility platform ecosystem