"Timestamp","I consent to my answers being used in this way.","What is your gender?","What is your age?","What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? If currently enrolled, the highest degree received.","So that we can understand the results better, it would be helpful to know about your background:","Have you previously been involved in the Sonic Kayak project in any way?","What are your first thoughts about the Sonic Kayak?","Do you have any ideas about what the system could be useful for in the future?","What do you think we could or should change, or add to the existing system?","What are the good or interesting things about the system to you?","Can you see any negative points about the system?","Would you like to have a go on a Sonic Kayak?","Can you tell us briefly why you gave the answer above?","If you've used a Sonic Kayak before, did it enhance your experience on the water in any way?","Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?","If you'd like us to send you updates about the project, leave your name and email address below. We won't use your details for anything else, we won't pass your email on to anyone else, and we will keep the information secure."
"2020/08/17 12:22:04 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","44","Master’s degree","None of the above","None of the above","That it involves precision but is adventurous","if recorded repeated visits might potentially show change over longer time periods?","this kind of video where you join someone else is quite fun. A bit like seeing another person gaming. Might be fun to just record a few, for folks who may never get to sit in a sonic kayak?","that it opens the perspective to what is beneath the surface, without demanding full attention","I might wear headphones in some areas ","Yes","I've never kayaked like this anyway, but this adds even more to the experience","","just proud of you guys",""
"2020/08/17 12:45:14 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","60 +","Master’s degree","None of the above","I’ve been to a Sonic Kayak workshop or event","It's loverly","","An automatic camera trap for fish and other underwater creatures","Sounds like a very pleasant experience, and I can see how the data could be very useful","could you use a wooden kayak?","Yes","Just looks and sounds interesting ","","Nice",""
"2020/08/17 1:28:57 PM GMT+1","Yes","Female","29","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","None of the above","Really cool but unsure if its main purpose is for collecting data/research or to create a novel/fun paddling experience- I guess both! But function of converting it to sound not v clear from video ","Cool educational trips for kids! And collecting data from coasts all over the world ","Could the sounds be music rather than abstract sounds (not sure from the video if they play musical/melodic/rhythmic sounds or just tones/beeps etc)","Turning data into sound is cool, making kayaking more accessible for visually impaired is cool (this wasn’t mentioned in the video but I’ve read this elsewhere)","I guess the bits and bobs dangling around could get entangled in seaweed? ","Yes","Would be a cool experience ","","",""
"2020/08/17 3:46:12 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","40","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in a sound-related job (not as a musician)","None of the above","great idea","sound based navigation","bring it to more places!","love the hw components & open source libraries. kayaks are useful metaphores for navigating in (cyber)space  ","","Yes","just curious how the experience feels","","",""
"2020/08/18 5:12:25 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","53","Master’s degree","I am a musician (either professional or hobby)","None of the above","Looks like a really interesting project. Would be good to have more examples of what your test paddles detected and tie that into the sonification. Assume that the sonification as well as being interesting could alert the paddler to spend more time mapping / investigating a particular area. ","General mapping of water quality by hobbyist paddlers? Connect them to the quality of ‘their’ environment and promote a feeling of engagement / ‘ownership’?","Could you have multiple headsets connected to one system so - say - a school group could hear the sounds without every kayak having a full system?","The range of sending now possible without having to be a professional surveyor / scientist ","Cost? Fiddly to install? Answering the ‘so what?’ question","Maybe","","","",""
"2020/08/18 8:26:00 PM GMT+1","Yes","Female","23","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","I’ve worked on the Sonic Kayak project","I have known about the Sonic Kayak for a while and I briefly worked on the project. When I first found out about Sonic Kayaks I was in the middle of doing some research with Smartfins (a similar concept to the Sonic Kayak but on a surfboard). I was so excited to find out that anyone, not just researchers and scientists could get involved in science through an activity they already do and love. Seeing the new sensors that have been added since I worked on the project is really exciting and I'm glad the project is moving forward!","I enjoy looking in the social science aspect of the Sonic Kayak. I think that the Sonic Kayak can not only collect valuable scientific data but also inspire everyday people, no matter what their background or education to get involved and interested in science. Through that I think that people will become more connected and aware of their environment which will hopefully lead to people protecting their environment more. ","I'm sure you have already thought through this. I thought it may be nice to have the option to have earphones instead of the speaker. That way it is quieter for those around you and if you decide you just want quiet you can simple take the earphones off. ","I think it is brilliant that you can now measure air pollution. It is really good that the system is able to fit most kayaks too - its good to make systems like this as universal as possible. I had lots of interest from surfers wanting to use Smartfins but the Smartfin only fit a very specific fin box which prevented a lot of people getting involved. So this is very good. ","Could there be issues with needing to charge the system? In my Smartfin research I discovered that a lot of participants didn't use their fin as much as they could have because the forgot/ or were too lazy to charge the fin before they went for a surf. Another thing is cost - is it affordable for people to buy if that is what you are planning to do? Also, is it easy for the kayaker to upload the data they collected?","Yes","I really enjoyed the Sonic Kayak when I tried it. Now that it has more sensors I would love to try it again. ","When I used it there was a speaker telling you about different areas as you paddled into them. I learned a lot from that which made me more mindful of my surrounds and the history of where I was paddling. ","I think this is really exciting work and I am glad to see the project moving forward and new sensors being added. I think the air pollution sensor makes the Sonic Kayak so much more interesting and useful! ","karin.j.82@googlemail.com"
"2020/08/18 10:34:02 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","43","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","None of the above","fantastic - towards a good cause, using sustainable tech","a more democratic and participative approach to looking after our natural environments ","a public website so people can see data being collected, and summaries such as charts?","the really innovative use of ""common"" technology - meaning this can be replicated easily and is not exclusive and expensive (relatively speaking(","I can't see any - but perhaps a tiny suggestion is to help the public see what kinds of output / results are possible, ideally visually? this might exist and I may have missed it

I also think your other content eg on twitter / web is amazing - showing you build and test components, learning from things that didn't work - that really helps engage the public","No","I'm scared of water! ","","keep up the good work - a leading light in the region for modern, forward looking, sustainable tech for good causes!",""
"2020/08/19 8:13:49 AM GMT+1","Yes","Male","63","Bachelor’s degree","None of the above","None of the above","","","fill the box with electric gell to prevent water ingress","","","Maybe","","","",""
"2020/08/19 11:52:19 AM GMT+1","Yes","Male","59","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","I’ve used a Sonic Kayak","Wow, excellent. ","Identifying species, making underwater maps, enabling the partially sighted to paddle. ","Enable instruments to be deployed quickly with less drag. ","The possibilities of what environments could trigger in the way of augments delivered to the paddler. ","Drag","Yes","I enjoyed it last time","Yes, it made the paddling experience more interesting","No","Mike@nowthen.uk"
"2020/08/19 12:05:45 PM GMT+1","Yes","Female","47","Master’s degree","None of the above","None of the above","Interesting and beautiful, and it made me wonder what it's commercial opportunities could be. ","Pollution mapping around the coastal sewerage outlets and rivers for water companies, land owners and Defra. Leisure/ecological tourism. ","pH? Measures of human waste? Oxygen levels? Specific toxic metals/chemicals? ","Intuitive understanding of measures via Sonics, and richly mapped spatially and in time. Cheap to set up and portable. ","Expensive interpretation of data, in terms of time/cost compared to dipping sensors in seas/rivers at various locations. ","Yes","To enjoy the experience, and feel connected to the water in a new way. ","N. A","N. A",""
"2020/08/25 11:14:07 AM GMT+1","Yes","Female","46","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research;I work or have worked in a sound-related job (not as a musician)","None of the above","It looks like an interesting way to enjoy being on the water while contributing to scientific research, with the experience enhanced by a generative soundscape.","Sound art, ecological art, data collection for marine research, education, environmental protection, eco-tourism, sports, gaming. ","I think I'd have to experience the system 'in the flesh' to be able to answer this question... But, I was wondering if it is be possible to add or swap sensors in the existing system, so that the system could be adapted to different needs. This might already exist, but it wasn't clear in the video. Also, could the speaker(s) be integrated into the kayak in such a way that the kayaker can experience it as surround sound?
","- Combining citizen science and sound art, (ideally) for the benefit of both

- The ambient quality of sound allows the participants to remain immersed in the environment and the activity (kayaking), while their experience is augmented with a generative composition. 

- An enjoyable outdoor activity can contribute to scientific research.

- Self-contained, waterproof input and output devices

- Real time data collection and sonification, as well as the ability to store the data and make maps for further research. I'm not a marine researcher, but I could imagine that collecting this information can be useful for tracking/comparing changes in one or more habitats. 

","From the video it is not clear what happens to the hardware if the kayak capsizes...

It looks like someone who knows the system would have to be present to start it up and help launch the kayak. If that's the case, this might limit its reach to specific settings such as workshops or festivals, and its users to people who are keen to build or learn about the system themselves. This might not be a negative point at all, depending on the aim of the project.
","Yes","I can't be sure about my answers about the system just from watching the video. The video does make the experience look intriguing. It seems like it would be wonderful to spend time on the water, while at the same time contributing to a generative sound composition and scientific studies. I imagine that playing water as an instrument can become both a meditative and an analytical experience.","N/A","I'm a bit surprised that this survey is done through Google Forms, considering the open source focus of the project. 

Otherwise, keep up the good work! ",""
"2020/08/25 2:43:50 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","33","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research;I am a musician (either professional or hobby)","None of the above","It sounds cool, but I don't really understand the purpose of the sonification.  Is it simply for entertainment purposes, or can you learn what different sounds mean and therefore use it as a kind of language, telling you about what's going on underneath you?","Measuring environmental quality ","See 'negative points', below","The ability to learn more about the unseen element of a kayaking trip.  The water is a fundamental factor when kayaking, but you tend to want to stay out of it.  therefore, learning about that environment might literally add an extra dimension to your trips","It looks big, bulky, and I'd be terrified of destroying everything if I capsized!  I'm not a very confident kayaker","Yes","It seems interesting!","","",""
"2020/08/26 6:51:20 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","31","Bachelor’s degree","None of the above","None of the above","Pretty cool!","Creating dynamic music based on the environment","Make it more compact / easy for a novice to use on their kayak (all in one box?)","Mapping data","May not be that easy for a new user to setup correctly","Yes","I'm curious to see the results / hear the sounds","N/a","N/a",""
"2020/08/27 12:00:43 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","55","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","None of the above","Excellent mapping tool for acoustics, as well as citizen engagement ","Ecoacoustic fine scale mapping","Not a fan of the speaker but some might like it. Sync in an underwater camera to map sound with presence of fish","See above","I don’t see the point of the speaker and think most kayakers would find it annoying in their daily paddle.","Yes","Work as aquatic researcher so can think of many uses for environmental mapping.","","","Dhiggs@uwindsor.ca"
"2020/08/27 12:01:56 PM GMT+1","Yes","Female","55","Bachelor’s degree","None of the above","None of the above","I am very interested in it's capabilities and the data that I would hope would inform desicion making the the Fal and Helford Special Area of conservation","Maping habitats and areas used by species vulnerable to anthopogenic noise.  Also marine polution hotspots to inform management of the Fal and Helford","I dont know yet, would need to see it in action","recording  pollution close and in the water","Not without actually seeing the data and seeing it in action","Yes","Beacuse it would be useful inform my work ","","","susan.scott@cornwall.gov.uk"
"2020/09/03 8:20:45 AM GMT+1","Yes","Male","62","Primary eduction","None of the above","None of the above","It looks like an interesting way of gathering pretty important data. It would be good to understand what forms of pollution can be tracked, and how these could be increased - e.g. chemicals / sewage / others.","Most obvious to me is pollution spikes and how they could be controlled.","As above.","As above.","I am slightly concerned as to how the system works on low level water, and whether the sensors get entangled / broken / lost in areas with underwater obstructions / growth.","Yes","Just because I enjoy kayaking and would like to understand the sonic kayaks a little more.","","",""
"2020/09/03 8:44:53 AM GMT+1","Yes","Female","48","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","I’ve worked on the Sonic Kayak project","great idea and very accessible","scientific surveying of inshore waters and citizen science projects","the equipment acts like an anchor making it very hard to paddle - perhaps some adjustments needed","all of it is fascinating","worry for a citizen science group about damaging the kit perhaps? - although think it is pretty robust","Yes","science in action","yes","",""
"2020/09/03 9:35:29 AM GMT+1","Yes","Female","43","Trade/technical/vocational training","None of the above","I’ve been to a Sonic Kayak workshop or event;I’ve used a Sonic Kayak;I’ve built my own Sonic Kayak","Amazing could open doors for so many people anyone could collect data anywhere on the water and on a regular basis ","Inspiring young people (and Old) who like technology to get outside and have nature connection and outdoor people who might be technology inept to embrace technology whilst collecting data ","","Mapping areas to see where you have been, listening to under water sounds ","Not really without regularly using it. Is it robust enough for anyone to use without any problems do you need to be technically minded to sort out problems","Yes","Because I have had a go before and it was really exciting to experience kayaking in a different way, embracing the technology hearing the sound and mapping the journey ","Yes it was a very different experience to my normal kayaking and I really like the idea of collection of data whilst doing my normal kayaking activity ","",""
"2020/09/03 12:12:06 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","68","Bachelor’s degree","I am a musician (either professional or hobby)","","Excellent project","Assessing the marine environment both inland and at the coast","","All seems great","","Yes","Sort of thing I've never done before - would be amazing","","","Rob"
"2020/09/03 7:24:12 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","67","Trade/technical/vocational training","I work or have worked in a sound-related job (not as a musician)","I completed the Sonic Kayak sonification survey (this was in June 2020)","If the data is of value fine, but the sonification seem a cack handed way to inform the paddler","Adding a nitrate sensor may be useful( building around the Solent has been paused due to excess nitrates)","See above and personally a clip on bar graph display would add a lot.","You can get to extreme shallows as well as deep water","I don't like the current set of sounds other than the steady rising or falling one","Maybe","Why not","N/A","No","Richard James richardjames2009@hotmail.co.uk"
"2020/09/04 5:45:10 AM GMT+1","Yes","Female","39","Doctorate degree","None of the above","None of the above","Unique, interdisciplinary, makes science and data collection adventurous","My plan is to have this be available to students in secondary and tertiary school for their research, as well as open it up to kayak, outrigger and SUP communities for citizen science data collection on the quality of our Hong Kong waters, biodiversity, and report on damaging coastal development.","I wonder if there could be an attachment for a GoPro (or similar water-proof) camera that could be pressed on & off, record and pivoted for the right angle for underwater imagery with a screen to see what is there live  --> especially to capture footage of pelagic marine species and pollution sources (discarded fish nets, waste, etc.) for further qualitative data collection to complement the quantitative data collection from the hydrophone, PM2.5, turbidity, temperature sensors.  
Would one also be able to add a salinity sensor?","All the environmental sensors, and the fact that the sound is being played back to appreciate what is happening underwater - something that we never get to experience.","The size of the 'instrument box' and turbidity rig is quite large, and seems better suited for a sit-on-top kayak.  For our expeditions we use the enclosed kayaks, so we'd just need to have additional bungie cords to hold it all in place.  With some shallow rocks near our rugged coasts, we likely have to have the hydrophone length be shorter than what it appears in the video.","Yes","I'm a keen kayaker, an environmental educator currently pursuing a PhD in evaluating the impact of citizen science on environmental values and behaviours in students in Hong Kong, and this project sounds like the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, education, environmental activism.  My husband works in an outdoor education company, is a professional kayak guide and ecology nerd, so this project is exciting for us both.","","Looking forward to getting remote help so we can create a Sonic Kayak in Hong Kong and develop the project here.  Please contact me further at miss.smriti.safaya@gmail.com
Thanks so much!","Smriti Safaya  -   miss.smriti.safaya@gmail.com"
"2020/09/08 10:39:32 AM GMT+1","Yes","Male","46","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","I’ve used a Sonic Kayak","Fun. Where is the data being housed? ","Deposit all data in a public repository (i.e. bodc / pangaea)","a salinity sensor would be a quick and easy fit","","How easy is it for a third party to set up a system?","Maybe","Have used before","Yes","I think you need a clear pathway to deposit and store the data to maximise its use.","chris.yesson.phd@gmail.com"
"2020/09/08 12:37:42 PM GMT+1","Yes","Female","57","Master’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","None of the above","It could provide a very useful approach to engage kayakers in environmental monitoring and provide a means to collect environmental data in coastal and inshore waters. ","The hydrophone sound recording could help monitor use and noise distribution of Acoustic Deterrent Devices that are fixed to open cage salmon farms. The use of ADDs is a particularly issue in Scotland where I am working as the sound disturbs marine mammals. For individual farms we do not have good data on the use of these devices (there is no independent monitoring) and the areas over which the level of noise causes disturbance to marine mammals.","To be able to turn the audible sound on and off. Possible option for deeper water temperature recording. ","The potential use by citizen science kayakers to gather such environmental data. There are few long-term datasets of such data for areas around the UK.","The handling and storage of the data, particularly if part of a community-level citizen science project. Probably need more guidance on this and the archiving and sharing of the data. Suitability of the kit for all types of kayak including enclosed sea kayaks. ","Maybe","I am not a kayaker. I am interested in the equipment being used by kayakers where I work (Isle of Arran)","N/A","No","lucy@arrancoast.com"
"2020/09/14 4:01:30 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","29","Bachelor’s degree","I work or have worked in scientific research;I am a musician (either professional or hobby)","None of the above","I love the idea of extending human perception underwater, and the augmentation of the kayak seems highly appropriate as its an activity people already know and love. The Sonic Kayak combines multiple embodied processes in an effortless way and the results are simultaneously thought provoking and rather charming. ","Longitudinal usage and continuous co-development with relevant experts such as marine ecologists, would be extremely interesting, especially if those people had a facility to develop and share their own sonifications. There's also autonomous data gathering potential, and predictive modelling that could be done after a few years of data collection. I can see a lot of people being interested in this from a citizen science perspective. Perhaps a new form of living museum that is social distancing compatible?!","Rather than sonifying kayaks individually, it would be more interesting to render a sound field based on data fusion of the entire kayak fleet in real time. That would turn it into more of a team game, and could even become a form of aural-aquatic performance! Other forms of inter-kayak data relaying and communication could be considered. If they used LoRA, one kayak could act as a gateway, and the whole thing could be remotely viewed - and potentially heard - online. Could the oars/paddles be augmented somehow too?","The overall philosophy of embodied and empirical inquiry is inspiring. It's technologically advanced and mundane at the same time in a pleasing way. The design looks rugged and well-considered in terms of future scalability and portability. No destructive modifications to the kayak or kayaking technique are required. ","I wonder how 'useful' the data would be deemed by practicing marine ecologists beyond the immediate sonification? ","Yes","It looks fun and it would be really interesting to see what understanding develops over time based on the sonification","","Fantastic project and I hope you develop these themes further in future!","Jack Armitage jack@jackarmitage.com"
"2020/09/14 4:30:42 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","30","Doctorate degree","I work or have worked in scientific research","None of the above","Cool project and concept. ","Tracking changes in coastal environments over time. Would be useful if deployed by people who regularly kayak at the same places or maybe kayak rental companies.","System obviously works but lots of moving parts. Engagement might be higher if units were consolidated to make set up less of a barrier. The sound production element is great for visually impaired and musically motivated folks but maybe a live feed footage feed from below the kayak would be nice for those who engage more with visuals.","Gathering lots of interesting data about the marine environment.","Set up seems to require expert input","Yes","Kayaking is fun and temporal data are great!","","",""
"2020/09/14 5:16:15 PM GMT+1","Yes","Male","46","Bachelor’s degree","I work or have worked in a sound-related job (not as a musician);I am a musician (either professional or hobby)","I completed the Sonic Kayak sonification survey (this was in June 2020)","Cool: an interesting, yet serene way to experience and understand the environment.","Fast reaction to local environmental changes, e.g. monitoring pollution.  A way of getting groups to combine science and fun.","Choose to collect one or more samples during a journey and mark the GPS of this.","Like the sounds which give another dimension to the environment you are in.","Requires calmer waters and well behaved kayakers perhaps (so things don't fall in).  Underwater snags could be an issue?","Yes","I like kayaking and also feel I could contribute to mapping the environment.","","",""