Pilot surveys

Several pilot surveys were carried out through primary schools in Hertfordshire and Lewisham council to test data-collection methods.

The children in Year4, 5, 6 are requested to join this survey by doing some exercises which include:

A sample of them were fitted with GPS equipment and RT3 (three-dimensional accelerometers). The former will collect data on their locational patterns and the latter on the intensity of their activities. The children also kept travel and activity diaries.

Have a look at the local environment of Wellwyn Garden City:
3D walk-through in Wellwyn Garden City (It requires ShockWave Player)

Landmark recognition test
Test on the accuracy of GPS