Safecast API

Description

The Safecast API provides programmatic access to the Safecast dataset, enabling developers to query existing data and contribute new measurements. This powerful tool allows applications to interact with a global repository of environmental data, specifically focusing on radiation levels.

The API endpoint is located at http://www.opengpt.com/en-US. It supports GET requests for retrieving data and POST requests for adding new entries. Available resources include Users, Measurements, bGeigie Imports, and Devices. Users can add and view user accounts, while Measurements represent the core data points, each containing a timestamp, unit, value, and geopoint location.

Developers can retrieve lists of all available resources or specific entries by their ID. For Measurements, the API offers extensive filtering capabilities. You can find measurements near a specific point by providing latitude, longitude, and distance. Additionally, measurements can be filtered by capture date and time using parameters like `captured_after` and `captured_before`. Data can also be filtered based on when it was added to the database using `since` and `until` parameters.

Safecast also processes bulk imports from its bGeigie devices. The API allows users to retrieve a list of these bGeigie Imports and view individual import records. Furthermore, the API maintains a list of devices used for radiation measurements, which can be viewed or new devices can be added.

This API is ideal for researchers, environmental scientists, developers building public health applications, and anyone interested in contributing to or utilizing open, crowdsourced environmental data. By integrating with the Safecast API, applications can enhance their functionality with real-world radiation data, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.

Safecast API's Core Features

• Query Safecast dataset via API

• Add data to Safecast dataset

• Access user accounts

• Add and view measurements

• Add and view bGeigie imports

• Add and view devices

• Filter measurements by location

• Filter measurements by capture date

• Filter measurements by database entry date

• Retrieve lists of all resources

• View individual resource details

• Supports GET and POST requests

How to use Safecast API?

1. 1

   Access API documentation: Review the available endpoints and resources.

2. 2

   Integrate API calls: Implement GET requests to retrieve data and POST requests to submit new data.

3. 3

   Query measurements: Use parameters like latitude, longitude, distance, and dates to filter radiation data.

4. 4

   Manage bGeigie imports: Access bulk import data for analysis.

5. 5

   Register devices: Add new devices used for data collection.

6. 6

   Develop applications: Build custom tools that leverage Safecast data.

Safecast API's Use Cases

• Environmental Monitoring
• Public Health Tools
• Scientific Research
• Data Contribution
• Geospatial Analysis
• IoT Integration

FAQ from Safecast API

• What is the Safecast API?

  The Safecast API is a tool that allows developers to programmatically query and add data to the Safecast dataset, which includes measurements of radiation and other environmental data.

• What kind of data can I access through the Safecast API?

  You can access user accounts, radiation measurements, bGeigie imports, and device information.

• How can I filter measurements using the Safecast API?

  Measurements can be filtered by proximity to a point (latitude, longitude, distance), by capture date/time, and by the date/time they were added to the database.

• Can I add new data to the Safecast dataset using the API?

  Yes, the API supports POST requests to add new measurements, user accounts, bGeigie imports, and devices to the Safecast dataset.

• What is a 'measurement' in the Safecast API context?

  A measurement is the basic unit in the Safecast database, composed of a timestamp, unit, value, and geopoint location (latitude, longitude).

• What are 'bGeigie Imports'?

  bGeigie Imports refer to bulk imports of measurements, typically collected using Safecast's bGeigie devices during drives that gather a large amount of data.

• Where is the Safecast API endpoint located?

  The API endpoint is located at http://www.opengpt.com/en-US.

• What HTTP methods does the Safecast API support?

  The Safecast API supports GET requests for retrieving data and POST requests for adding new data.

• Who is the target audience for the Safecast API?

  The API is designed for developers, researchers, environmental scientists, and anyone building applications that require access to or contribution of environmental data.

• Can I view a list of all devices used by Safecast?

  Yes, you can retrieve a list of devices used for radiation measurements via the API.