Two Frontiers Project Sampling Slates

This repository collects the field sampling slates that the Two Frontiers Project uses while collecting samples. Each PDF distills the steps for a specific phase of the work so the team can reference the instructions on site.

The layouts follow the PADI® instructor slate system and are intended to be printed on waterproof plastic stock. Print them at 7.14″×4.8,″ punch a hole in the top left corner, and clip the sheets together with a ring or carabiner to take them into the field.

If you're accessing this on the 2FP Open Tools Website, click through to the GitHub repository (linked at the top of the page) to see the slates themselves.

Available slates

• 2fp_handbook_slate_metadata-collection_v1.0.pdf — metadata collection process for every sample.
• 2fp_handbook_slate_terrestrial-sampling_v1.0.pdf — collecting soil and other terrestrial material.
• 2fp_handbook_slate_underwater-sampling_v1.0.pdf — collecting material underwater.
• 2fp_handbook_slate_processing-preservation_v1.0.pdf — processing samples and preserving them for transport.
• 2fp_handbook_slate_transportation_v1.0.pdf — moving preserved samples.

Usage

1. Print the desired PDF(s) on PADI-style plastic slate sheets.
2. Punch holes and clip the sheets into your field slate set.
3. Follow the steps on the slate while collecting or handling samples.