Abstract:

【Abstract】 Objective  To assess the application value of concurrent smartphone with Google Earth to survey of Oncomelania hupensis. Methods  HEAD GPS software was initially loaded in the smart mobile phone. The GPS data and photos of the field survey on the status of snail were collected with the smartphone, and were exported from the mobile phone to the computer in format of KML/KMZ that was converted into Excel file format using a specific software. Then, the data were imported into Google Earth after processing, which was originally displayed in the Google map. Results  The information of the snail survey point was obtained, and the geospatial database for snail status and distribution was successful established. This made it possible to display the original snail condition in Google Earth. Conclusion  Smartphone loaded with HEAD GPS software can replace traditionally hand-held GPS positioning device, which makes better experience in the field survey on the snail status. Importantly, this technique can be practical value in management of the data in digital manner and images obtained in filed survey of the snails due to its convenience.

Key words: Smartphone, GPS, Google Earth, Schistosomiasis, Oncomelania hupensis