SmartTags - Oceanographic Platform Monitoring

SmartTags is a cross-platform Flutter application designed for monitoring and tracking oceanographic platforms (e.g., Argo floats, gliders). It provides a visualization of platform locations on an interactive ocean map, with detailed status information and QR code integration for easier platform identification.

Key Features

• Interactive Ocean Map: View platform locations on a specialized ocean base map with reference layers.
• Platform Management: Detailed view for each platform including its status (Active/Inactive), model, network, and operational status.
• Offline Support: Local database integration using Drift for persistent storage and offline access.
• QR Scanning: Integrated mobile scanner for quick access to platform details via QR codes.

Tech Stack

• Framework: Flutter
• Database: Drift (formerly Moor) for cross-platform reactive persistence.
• Mapping: flutter_map with ArcGIS Ocean Basemaps.
• Location: geolocator for real-time positioning of the user.
• Scanner: mobile_scanner for QR code processing.

Project Structure

lib/
├── database/   # Drift database definition and platform-specific connections
├── helpers/    # Utility functions and helpers
├── models/     # Domain data models
├── screens/    # App screens (Map, Detail, QR Scanner)
├── services/   # API repositories and data synchronization logic
├── theme.dart  # Global theme and styling
└── main.dart   # Application entry point

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK (latest stable version)
• Android Studio / Xcode (for native development)

Run the App

1. Clone the repository.
2. Get dependencies:

   flutter pub get

3. Generate database code:

   flutter pub run build_runner build

4. Run the application:

   flutter run

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Note: For Android testing, ensure location permissions are enabled in the app settings or via the system prompt.