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+ ---
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+ license: cc-by-4.0
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+ task_categories:
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+ - image-classification
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+ - object-detection
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+ - geospatial-analysis
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+ tags:
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+ - biology
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+ - ecology
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+ - invasive-species
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+ - spotted-lanternfly
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+ - geolocation
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+ - citizen-science
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+ - conservation
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+ - carnegie-mellon-university
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+ - pittsburgh
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+ - academic-research
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+ size_categories:
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+ - n<1K
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+ language:
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+ - en
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+ pretty_name: CMU Campus Spotted Lanternfly Geolocated Dataset
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+ ---
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+ # CMU Campus Spotted Lanternfly Geolocated Dataset
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+
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+ ## Dataset Description
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+ This dataset contains geolocated photographs of spotted lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula) collected around Carnegie Mellon University campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dataset was created as part of a class project (Project 1) focused on invasive species monitoring and geospatial data collection. Each entry includes high-resolution photographs with precise GPS coordinates, timestamps, and metadata for spatial analysis of lanternfly distribution patterns.
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+ ### Dataset Summary
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+ The CMU Campus Spotted Lanternfly Geolocated Dataset consists of field-collected data from systematic surveys conducted around Carnegie Mellon University campus. The dataset includes:
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+ - **Geolocated Images**: High-quality photographs with precise GPS coordinates
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+ - **Temporal Data**: Timestamps for temporal analysis of sighting patterns
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+ - **Spatial Metadata**: Location descriptions and environmental context
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+ - **Quality Metrics**: Image quality and classification confidence scores
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+ This dataset supports research on invasive species distribution patterns, urban ecology studies, and the development of geospatial analysis tools for environmental monitoring.
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+ ### Supported Tasks and Leaderboards
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+ - **Image Classification**: Binary classification (Lantern Fly vs Non-Lantern Fly)
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+ - **Object Detection**: Identification of spotted lanternflies in images
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+ - **Geospatial Analysis**: Spatial distribution and clustering analysis
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+ - **Temporal Analysis**: Time-series analysis of sighting patterns
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+ - **Urban Ecology**: Study of invasive species in urban environments
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+
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+ ## Dataset Structure
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+
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+ ### Data Instances
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+ Each data instance contains:
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+ - **image**: High-resolution photograph (typically 512x512 or higher)
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+ - **filename**: Unique identifier with timestamp and location information
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+ - **latitude**: GPS latitude coordinate (decimal degrees)
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+ - **longitude**: GPS longitude coordinate (decimal degrees)
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+ - **timestamp**: Date and time of sighting (ISO 8601 format)
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+ - **location_description**: Human-readable location description
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+ - **confidence_score**: Classification confidence (0-1 scale)
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+
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+ ### Data Fields
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+ | Field | Type | Description |
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+ |-------|------|-------------|
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+ | image | Image | High-resolution photograph of spotted lanternfly |
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+ | filename | String | Unique filename with timestamp and location |
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+ | latitude | Float | GPS latitude coordinate (decimal degrees) |
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+ | longitude | Float | GPS longitude coordinate (decimal degrees) |
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+ | timestamp | String | ISO 8601 formatted timestamp |
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+ | location_description | String | Human-readable location description |
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+ | confidence_score | Float | Classification confidence (0-1) |
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+
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+ ### Data Splits
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+
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+ | Split | Examples | Description |
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+ |-------|----------|-------------|
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+ | train | ~80% | Training data for model development |
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+ | validation | ~10% | Validation data for model evaluation |
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+ | test | ~10% | Test data for final model assessment |
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+
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+ ## Dataset Creation
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+
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+ ### Curation Rationale
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+ This dataset was created as part of an academic project to:
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+ 1. **Study Invasive Species Distribution**: Understand spatial patterns of spotted lanternfly infestations in urban environments
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+ 2. **Develop Geospatial Tools**: Create tools for mapping and analyzing species distribution data
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+ 3. **Support Academic Research**: Provide high-quality data for ecological and entomological research
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+ 4. **Demonstrate Data Collection Methods**: Showcase systematic field data collection techniques
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+ ### Source Data
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+ - **Collection Method**: Systematic field surveys around CMU campus
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+ - **Geographic Scope**: Carnegie Mellon University campus and surrounding areas
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+ - **Time Period**: Collected during academic semester (specific dates available in metadata)
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+ - **Equipment**: Mobile devices with GPS capabilities for geolocation data
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+
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+ ### Data Collection Process
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+ 1. **Field Surveys**: Systematic walking surveys of campus areas
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+ 2. **Photo Documentation**: High-quality photographs with GPS coordinates
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+ 3. **Metadata Recording**: Timestamp, location description, and environmental context
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+ 4. **Quality Control**: Verification of species identification and coordinate accuracy
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+ 5. **Data Validation**: Cross-checking of GPS coordinates and image quality
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+ ### Geographic Coverage
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+ - **Primary Area**: Carnegie Mellon University campus, Pittsburgh, PA
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+ - **Coordinate Range**:
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+ - Latitude: ~40.44°N (approximate CMU campus center)
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+ - Longitude: ~-80.00°W (approximate CMU campus center)
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+ - **Coverage Type**: Urban campus environment with diverse microhabitats
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+ ### Personal and Sensitive Information
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+ No personal or sensitive information is included in this dataset. All images contain only biological specimens and environmental contexts. GPS coordinates are limited to public campus areas.
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+ ## Considerations for Using the Data
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+ ### Social Impact of Dataset
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+ This dataset supports:
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+ - **Academic Research**: Ecological studies of invasive species in urban environments
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+ - **Educational Purposes**: Teaching materials for geospatial analysis and ecology
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+ - **Conservation Efforts**: Understanding distribution patterns for management strategies
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+ - **Methodological Development**: Tools for citizen science and environmental monitoring
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+ ### Discussion of Biases
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+ Potential biases in the dataset include:
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+ - **Temporal Bias**: Collection limited to specific time periods (academic calendar)
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+ - **Spatial Bias**: Concentrated on CMU campus area
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+ - **Weather Bias**: Collection may favor certain weather conditions
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+ - **Accessibility Bias**: Limited to publicly accessible campus areas
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+ - **Seasonal Bias**: Collection timing may not represent full seasonal patterns
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+ ### Other Known Limitations
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+ - Limited geographic scope (single campus)
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+ - Potential overrepresentation of certain microhabitats
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+ - Variable lighting conditions across collection sessions
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+ - Limited temporal coverage (academic semester timeframe)
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+
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+ ## Additional Information
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+
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+ ### Dataset Curators
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+ - **Primary Curators**: [Student Name(s)]
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+ - **Institution**: Carnegie Mellon University
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+ - **Course**: [Course Name/Number] - Project 1
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+ - **Academic Year**: [Academic Year]
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+ - **Instructor**: [Instructor Name]
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+ ### Licensing Information
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+ This dataset is released under the **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License** (CC BY 4.0).
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+ ### Citation Information
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+ ```bibtex
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+ @dataset{cmu_lanternfly_geolocated_2024,
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+ title={CMU Campus Spotted Lanternfly Geolocated Dataset: Field-collected geospatial data for invasive species research},
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+ author={[Student Name(s)]},
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+ year={2024},
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+ institution={Carnegie Mellon University},
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+ course={[Course Name/Number]},
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+ publisher={Hugging Face},
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+ url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/[username]/cmu-lanternfly-geolocated},
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+ license={CC BY 4.0}
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+ }
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+ ```
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+
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+ ### Academic Context
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+ This dataset was created as part of an academic project focused on:
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+ - **Geospatial Data Collection**: Methods for systematic field data collection
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+ - **Invasive Species Monitoring**: Techniques for tracking invasive species
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+ - **Urban Ecology**: Study of species distribution in urban environments
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+ - **Data Science Applications**: Integration of geospatial and image data
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+
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+ ### Usage Examples
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+ ```python
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+ from datasets import load_dataset
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+ import folium
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+ import pandas as pd
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+ # Load the dataset
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+ dataset = load_dataset("[username]/cmu-lanternfly-geolocated")
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+ # Create a map of sightings
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+ m = folium.Map(location=[40.4406, -80.00], zoom_start=15)
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+ # Add markers for each sighting
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+ for item in dataset['train']:
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+ folium.Marker(
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+ [item['latitude'], item['longitude']],
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+ popup=f"Confidence: {item['confidence_score']:.2f}",
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+ icon=folium.Icon(color='red', icon='bug')
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+ ).add_to(m)
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+ # Display the map
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+ m
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+ ```
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+ ### Acknowledgments
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+ - Carnegie Mellon University for providing the academic framework
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+ - Course instructor for project guidance
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+ - CMU campus community for access to collection sites
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+ - The open-source community for geospatial analysis tools
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+ ### Future Work
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+ Potential extensions of this dataset include:
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+ - **Expanded Geographic Coverage**: Collection from additional Pittsburgh areas
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+ - **Temporal Extension**: Multi-season data collection
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+ - **Multi-species Data**: Inclusion of other invasive species
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+ - **Environmental Variables**: Weather and habitat data integration
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+ ---
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+ *This dataset represents academic work in geospatial data collection and invasive species monitoring at Carnegie Mellon University.*