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Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie