With FLOTO, you can configure and simultaneously launch data collection applications on multiple distributed devices across the United States. (Check out our map to see our current device locations.) Our infrastructure handles the complexity of deploying an application across nodes so that you can focus on the data and the research.
The FLOTO portal gives you fine-grained control over your application deployments:
- upload custom applications or use public applications from the FLOTO user community;
- configure your application runtime environment, select the duration for which you want your application to run, and target specific nodes for deployment;
- monitor your jobs and view events and device logs from the applications you deploy on the infrastructure.
FLOTO applications are packaged as Docker containers and jobs are orchestrated by Kubernetes. Check out our application user documentation to learn more about deploying applications on FLOTO.
Featured Applications from the User Community
Netrics
Netrics is an innovative, open-source tool designed to empower communities with data-driven insights into their internet performance. By meticulously measuring broadband speed, latency, and other critical network parameters, Netrics offers a comprehensive view of internet quality in various environments. This tool is pivotal for initiatives aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance internet equity. With its user-friendly interface and robust data collection capabilities, Netrics is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and community leaders striving to improve internet accessibility and performance across diverse regions.
Version: 0.0.2-post2
Data Uploader
Data Uploader is a versatile service designed for the FLOTO ecosystem, facilitating the automatic synchronization of data to a specified remote destination. By actively monitoring a designated directory for any changes, Data Uploader employs rclone, a powerful command-line program to manage files on cloud storage, ensuring your FLOTO data is consistently and securely uploaded to the cloud. Configuration is straightforward, requiring just the RCLONE_CONFIG_JSON for remote source details and the DIRECTORY to watch. Ideal for seamless data management within FLOTO applications or jobs, Data Uploader streamlines the process of data backup and sharing, making it an indispensable tool for researchers and developers alike.
Version: 0.0.1