Aplicativo de navegação GPS com base de dados hidrogeológicos e de poços tubulares do Estado da Bahia.

Abstract

The management of groundwater resources in Brazil and Bahia requires the use of hydrogeological and tubular well data, which are usually difficult to access for the general public and even non-specialized geoprocessing professionals. This work presents the development of the HidroMapas application, which provides these data to users in a simplified and direct manner. The methodology involved three main steps: design and prototyping using the Figma software, construction of a Webmap using the QGIS software, and creation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) through the Thunkable software. Finally, an evaluation was conducted through a focus group to assess potential users' adoption of the proposed tools with the application, identifying positive aspects and areas for improvement. The work revealed some limitations, including the lack of financial resources for investment in full versions of design, programming, and data storage tools, limitations in the Webmap loading speed, and the need to enhance user interaction tools with the map data. Nevertheless, the MVP allowed validating the overall idea of the application, providing dynamic and interactive hydrogeological and tubular well data, along with measurement and geolocation tools. This application has the potential to support the necessary information for decision-making in authorization requests for drilling and water rights from INEMA.