Unlike The Island, the notes on Scorched Earth are uniquely tied to the narrative of the (canonically the survivor Raia) and the infamous villain Nerva . Collecting them grants permanent experience (XP) boosts.
If you are exploring the open dunes or mountains, keep an eye out for these specific coordinates: Corporate office Pereulok Stoleshnikov, 7/2 ark scorched earth explorer notes locations
Collecting every note on the map is also a requirement for unlocking 10 additional levels for your character. Unlike The Island, the notes on Scorched Earth