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Can someone guide me how can I add my business information here.?
Thanks in advance Deepak from India
Thanks in advance Deepak from India
Scooty777's Diary | How to add my shop information here.?
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
I’ve only been here since june, but it has been a really good time. Everything works really well and the community is really nice and has helped when I asked. Crazy that it is so old, some of the data I have edited is older than me*. This is a really cool project, thank you to the devs for all the work making it.
*just checked and it was very slightly younger than me
*just checked and it was very slightly younger than me
realEatham's Diary | Happy Birthday OSM!
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Days 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 - Villages Baz, Memaliaj Fshat, Plan, Kujtim, Poçestë, Velahovë, Tharri and Matranxhë
IrdiIs's Diary | Days 57, 58, 59, 60 and 61 - Villages Baz, Memaliaj Fshat, Plan, Kujtim, Poçestë, Velahovë, Tharri and Matranxhë
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
ROUNDED YET EDGY….
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
can’t find a suitable type of point for this - anyone have any advice please
many thanks, mark
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
many thanks, mark
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
How is it going and what am I up to now?
Introduction
I know I put in a entry in the diary not to long ago but I want to let you know what I am up to now. I am putting the finishing touches on my eruv map with I hope looks good. I am getting help with it and thank you to the gentleman that is helping.
What’s next?
I am currently spending a lot of time on StreetComplete and MapComplete. They are really good for me. I am helping my local community by validating roads, building, hours of operation, what sidewalks are made of, if the road is asphalt or what ever. I am really having a lot of fun doing it and its a good feeling that hey I have no clue if this helps anyone but it helps knowing I am helping.
I am also interested in adding things to OSM. I am fascinated by what I have seen from others. It would be good to start with one thing like roads, building, etc. Still learning the types of things OSM maps. Then build from that point once I get relatively comfortable with whatever this is.
Eventually I would love to get down to one or two things and really get good mapping those. I do not know the full capabilities of OSM, its a lot I am sure. Just hope I can be more specific and get very comfortable doing that one or things.
I am super interested in sustainability and resiliency. I would love to start to map and get involved in this area at some point. I also want to find out if OSM has something like Esri Story Maps. I want to see if I can tell stories of people for resilience. Cultures and peoples have has a long history of successful resiliency initiatives. That is the Story Map type thing came from.
Conclusion
I am super happy I found OSM and you all are very kind and generous and always happy to answer question. Just want to say thank you!
OSM is a tremendously powerful tool that I would love to see how it is used day-to-day by different organizations.
Till next time!
JJSchmerer's Diary | The OSM Journey Continues
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
NorthCrab's Diary | OpenStreetMap NextGen Development Diary #16
This is a diary about a recent drone mapping initiative that I participated in. I would like to give credits to the Open Mapping Hub - West and North Africa, OpenStreetMap Sierra Leone, Pete Masters and Ivan Gayton for all the support and knowledge given during the course of this initiative. I hope to learn more as we continue collaborating.
The use of satellite imagery from multiple sources has been a pivotal aspect of open mapping campaigns across the world. However, satellite imageries have some limitations, such as low resolutions and delayed visitation time. This affects the quality of the digitization of physical features that are to be mapped. In order to address these limitations in open mapping campaigns, the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems such as drones have been employed to capture images with high resolutions within desired timeframe.
With support from the West and North Africa Hub through the Mwalai microgrant, OpenStreetMap Sierra Leone embarked on the collection and processing of drone imageries in three slums across Freetown as part of the Know Your City initiative. The imageries would be used to map buildings and critical infrastructure, test the fAIr model and Field Mapping Tasking Manager.
In order to have high resolution imagery, the team used a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone for the flights and Open Drone Map for the image processing. A smartphone-based flight planning and control application was used to conduct flights with specific elevation, overlap, and angle settings, allowing the operators to ensure consistent resolution, quality, and coverage across the areas of interest.
Flights were conducted above slums with dense buildings, therefore, flight settings with paths and gimbal angles that captured the top and sides of buildings and other infrastructure. The team used the following flight settings. 70% Frontal Overlap 80% Side Overlap -75 degrees Gimbal Angle
After collecting the images, we use WebODM, Open Drone Map web version to stitch the images and create orthophotos and other data products. We use the following processing settings and outputs in the WebODM interface: Auto-boundary: yes dsm: yes dtm: yes pc-quality: high
The processed imageries were uploaded to the HOT Tasking manager as basemap for various tasks to map buildings. The Tile Mill Server (TMS) links to the imagery sets were added to the task instructions for mappers to use to help them distinguish the boundaries of building footprints.
At the end of the campaign, (number of buildings) were mapped across 3 slums and the buildings were used as trials for the Field Mapping Campaign through the Field Mapping Tasking Manager to conduct household surveys.
Purpose
The use of satellite imagery from multiple sources has been a pivotal aspect of open mapping campaigns across the world. However, satellite imageries have some limitations, such as low resolutions and delayed visitation time. This affects the quality of the digitization of physical features that are to be mapped. In order to address these limitations in open mapping campaigns, the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems such as drones have been employed to capture images with high resolutions within desired timeframe.
Scope
With support from the West and North Africa Hub through the Mwalai microgrant, OpenStreetMap Sierra Leone embarked on the collection and processing of drone imageries in three slums across Freetown as part of the Know Your City initiative. The imageries would be used to map buildings and critical infrastructure, test the fAIr model and Field Mapping Tasking Manager.
Technical Specifications/Parameters
In order to have high resolution imagery, the team used a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone for the flights and Open Drone Map for the image processing. A smartphone-based flight planning and control application was used to conduct flights with specific elevation, overlap, and angle settings, allowing the operators to ensure consistent resolution, quality, and coverage across the areas of interest.
Flights were conducted above slums with dense buildings, therefore, flight settings with paths and gimbal angles that captured the top and sides of buildings and other infrastructure. The team used the following flight settings. 70% Frontal Overlap 80% Side Overlap -75 degrees Gimbal Angle
Processing
After collecting the images, we use WebODM, Open Drone Map web version to stitch the images and create orthophotos and other data products. We use the following processing settings and outputs in the WebODM interface: Auto-boundary: yes dsm: yes dtm: yes pc-quality: high
Tasking Manager
The processed imageries were uploaded to the HOT Tasking manager as basemap for various tasks to map buildings. The Tile Mill Server (TMS) links to the imagery sets were added to the task instructions for mappers to use to help them distinguish the boundaries of building footprints.
Buildings Mapped
At the end of the campaign, (number of buildings) were mapped across 3 slums and the buildings were used as trials for the Field Mapping Campaign through the Field Mapping Tasking Manager to conduct household surveys.
Tommy G D Charles's Diary | Drone mapping in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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Today I woke, cold and alone me. This day unlike any almost except I’m still alone, but today was different. Tonight I mean as 4 :55 ish in the morn , it was as if I had given birth to yesterdays sorrows and as if I’m lying in bed waiting for them to begin walking from a crawl as a toddler does when it first uses it’s feet to wind it’s legs up and run away. Today is now a new day as yesterdays sorrows have become real with their own love deform so it can take its sadness that makes it sorrow and simply , with its own life form simply walk away. Now the dark, like belt, place inside called sorrow simply became and ran away, so now only I have to face today and the sorrow is now lol Niger feeding of my light or life and today is Jacqueline still that it’s mine “just for today”.
Ella92282's Diary | In my room
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Hello OSM community,
I’m excited to share my experiences as a participant and trainer in the OM Guru Fellowship, 2024. My name is Kyaw Zayar Linn, and I’m from Myanmar. I work as a GIS officer at CDE Myanmar. I’ve mostly used GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS but have limited experience with OSM. So, this program has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and community engagement.
My Journey Before joining this fellowship program, my experience with OSM was primarily limited to downloading OSM data and using it in GIS software. While I knew that I could edit and contribute to OSM, I lacked the practical knowledge on how to effectively edit and contribute data. Also, thanks to the Person who encourage to do OSM contribution and explain opportunity of OpenStreetMap for Myanmar that Myanmar is lacking free vector map.
From the moment I joined the OM Guru Fellowship, I knew I was embarking on a unique adventure. The fellowship provided a structured platform for me to enhance my mapping, validating skills, collaborate with fellows and contribute to meaningful projects on HOT Tasking Manager. One of the highlights was working on HOT Tasking Manager Projects, where I learned the HOT Tasking Manager plays a crucial role in leveraging the collective efforts of a global community of volunteers to improve mapping data where it is most needed. It supports humanitarian organizations and local communities in making informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date geographic information.
Learnings Throughout the fellowship, I gained a wealth of knowledge. I improved my technical skills in using various OSM tools, learned not only effective mapping techniques but also creating & contributing at HOT Tasking Manager Projects. The mentorship and trainings/ workshops were particularly beneficial, offering insights into best practices and innovative approaches to mapping. I also learned the importance of community collaboration and how collective efforts can lead to significant outcomes.
Impact The OM Guru Fellowship has had a profound impact on me. It has not only enhanced my technical abilities but also deepened my understanding of the global mapping community. My contributions to OSM have become more meaningful and impactful, thanks to the guidance and support from the fellowship. I feel more confident in my ability to tackle complex mapping challenges and contribute to the community’s growth.
About Training Three online training sessions were conducted throughout the fellowship program. The first one, an introduction to OpenStreetMap, took place in April 2024. The second training covered useful OSM tools and tips, and the last focused on OSM landuse mapping for Myanmar.
Conclusion As I continue my OSM training journey, I am committed to applying the skills and knowledge I’ve gained through the OM Guru Fellowship for my country & colleagues. I encourage new fellow mappers, validators and trainers to engage with such opportunities and contribute to the ever-growing OSM community. Let’s continue to map the world, one step at a time!
Thank you for reading about my journey and this is the first OSM diary of me. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to collaborate on future projects.
Happy mapping & Happy learning!
Location: SansaiNoi, Sansai, Sansai District, Chiangmai, Thailand
I’m excited to share my experiences as a participant and trainer in the OM Guru Fellowship, 2024. My name is Kyaw Zayar Linn, and I’m from Myanmar. I work as a GIS officer at CDE Myanmar. I’ve mostly used GIS software like ArcGIS and QGIS but have limited experience with OSM. So, this program has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and community engagement.
My Journey Before joining this fellowship program, my experience with OSM was primarily limited to downloading OSM data and using it in GIS software. While I knew that I could edit and contribute to OSM, I lacked the practical knowledge on how to effectively edit and contribute data. Also, thanks to the Person who encourage to do OSM contribution and explain opportunity of OpenStreetMap for Myanmar that Myanmar is lacking free vector map.
From the moment I joined the OM Guru Fellowship, I knew I was embarking on a unique adventure. The fellowship provided a structured platform for me to enhance my mapping, validating skills, collaborate with fellows and contribute to meaningful projects on HOT Tasking Manager. One of the highlights was working on HOT Tasking Manager Projects, where I learned the HOT Tasking Manager plays a crucial role in leveraging the collective efforts of a global community of volunteers to improve mapping data where it is most needed. It supports humanitarian organizations and local communities in making informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date geographic information.
Learnings Throughout the fellowship, I gained a wealth of knowledge. I improved my technical skills in using various OSM tools, learned not only effective mapping techniques but also creating & contributing at HOT Tasking Manager Projects. The mentorship and trainings/ workshops were particularly beneficial, offering insights into best practices and innovative approaches to mapping. I also learned the importance of community collaboration and how collective efforts can lead to significant outcomes.
Impact The OM Guru Fellowship has had a profound impact on me. It has not only enhanced my technical abilities but also deepened my understanding of the global mapping community. My contributions to OSM have become more meaningful and impactful, thanks to the guidance and support from the fellowship. I feel more confident in my ability to tackle complex mapping challenges and contribute to the community’s growth.
About Training Three online training sessions were conducted throughout the fellowship program. The first one, an introduction to OpenStreetMap, took place in April 2024. The second training covered useful OSM tools and tips, and the last focused on OSM landuse mapping for Myanmar.
Conclusion As I continue my OSM training journey, I am committed to applying the skills and knowledge I’ve gained through the OM Guru Fellowship for my country & colleagues. I encourage new fellow mappers, validators and trainers to engage with such opportunities and contribute to the ever-growing OSM community. Let’s continue to map the world, one step at a time!
Thank you for reading about my journey and this is the first OSM diary of me. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to collaborate on future projects.
Happy mapping & Happy learning!
Location: SansaiNoi, Sansai, Sansai District, Chiangmai, Thailand
Khay69's Diary | 2024 OM GURU Fellowship Journey
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The problem
We are generating an increasing level of data as a society. An unstated goal of openstreetmap that many contributors subscribe to is “completeness” or “accuracy”, which works fine when you dataset is small, local and high level detail, but less so when scaled up to determining if every traffic light crossing in the world has tactile paving.
So naturally, automation and data imports are where people start to look; and very sensibly there’s a process to propose, review and ingest large datasets.
However, this relies on:
- Expertise and peer review
- Honesty and diligence of the importer to have and execute a QA plan
- A second level of QA tools and mappers to QA and maintain data
What could we do differently?
In the semantic web/linked data world, two big concepts emerged. The first is the semantic web layer cake, which talks about going from “machine readable” to “schemas” to “query” to “proof” to “trust”. In OSM terms these are poi, tags, overpass, a lot of tools like keep right or osmose, and at the moment, human boots on the ground survey.
The concept of 5 star open data is focused on the idea that we have a lot of data locked up in silos - and while it would be ideal to align it to every standard and have the highest quality possible data; 95% of the time it’s better to publish anything at all rather than wait until it’s perfect. So long as data consumers have an idea of the limitations, they can apply judgement when attempting to use it.
What is the current state?
A number of open data portals provide basic indicators of “5 star open data” quality.
In our wiki, we maintain documentation which describes the OSM community’s view on data quality of an external dataset.
We have tags for change sets describing the source.
What specifically would we change?
I’m proposing a set of tools or standard metadata for annotating external datasets and proposed/approved exports; so that editing and conflation tools can reason about the quality of data.
IE, if you have a dataset which is derived from OSM, corrects wrong tags and it has been human verified from a random sampling of 5% of the data? That’s a good candidate for letting a maintenance bot operate on this with minimal oversight, and is potentially 5 star quality.
Have a stream of AI generated shop names from street level imagery? Tag that was 2/5 and have flags for requiring human verification, even if it is one click approval.
What would be the impact?
By having these standards in place, tools that are typically used for bulk imports or conflation can add extra guard rails around the process; and from a community review/import approval perspective it becomes a discussion about the higher risk aspects of an import.
It also then greenlights a degree of automated maintenance activities - after data is imported and mappers are promoted to confirm accuracy in the ground; it then becomes lower risk to trust that data source for bots updating existing attributes.
CloCkWeRX's Diary | How do we streamline the import proposal/data quality assessment flow?
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
NorthCrab's Diary | OpenStreetMap NextGen Development Diary #15
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Today I realised that it’s probably significantly more efficient (in terms of effort and time) to simply state the reason(s) for (in)validating a task in the task comments, and ask contributors to read the project comments where I can post some more detailed comments, explinations, pictures etc. related to common mistakes I find while validating the project.
This efficiently accomplishes at least four objectives;
This efficiently accomplishes at least four objectives;
- Contributors who read the comments recieve feedback regarding their contributions
- It is easier to get an overwiew of quality issues in the project.
- It saves time in comparison to giving feedback on each individual task.
- Contributors to the project who map areas yet to be mapped and read the project comments can get a heads up, before contributing increasing the likelihood that they will avoid making the same mistakes.
Gregory Peony's Diary | Giving Contributors Efficient Feedback in Tasking Manager Projects as a Validator
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My journey with mapping began during my undergraduate studies in geography at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. My fascination with maps and the potential of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to solve real-world problems sparked a deep interest that would shape my career. In 2019, I joined OpenStreetMap (OSM), an open-source platform that allows users to create and share maps of their communities. This was the beginning of a transformative experience. Through OSM, I discovered a vibrant community and shared my passion for open data and community development. I quickly became an active contributor, dedicating countless hours to mapping underserved areas in Sri Lanka.
As my involvement with OSM grew, I became proficient in using various mapping tools and mobile applications, which allowed me to conduct efficient and accurate mapping projects. I got appointed as the YouthMappers Chapter Secretary at Eastern University, where I played a pivotal role in promoting open mapping practices among students and local communities. My commitment to mapping and community development led me to join Sarvodaya Fusion, an NGO dedicated to empowering communities through technology. At Sarvodaya Fusion, I organized workshops and training sessions to teach others how to use OSM and GIS tools. These initiatives not only enhanced the mapping capabilities of participants but also fostered a sense of community and shared purpose.
In 2024, my dedication and hard work were recognized on an international level when I honored as the “Mapper of the Month” by the United Nations. This prestigious recognition highlighted my significant contributions to the OSM community and my role in promoting open data and mapping. My journey with mapping took another exciting turn when I was selected for the YouthMappers Fellowship Program in Jamaica on 2023. This opportunity allowed me to collaborate with fellow mappers from around the world, exchange knowledge, and contribute to impactful mapping projects. The fellowship enriched me to understand of global mapping challenges and provided me with new perspectives and ideas. Throughout my journey, has remained committed to using mapping as a tool for social and economic development. My journey with mapping is a testament to the impact that dedicated individuals can have in building resilient and informed communities through open mapping. I continues to explore the potential of GIS and contribute to the global mapping community.
As my involvement with OSM grew, I became proficient in using various mapping tools and mobile applications, which allowed me to conduct efficient and accurate mapping projects. I got appointed as the YouthMappers Chapter Secretary at Eastern University, where I played a pivotal role in promoting open mapping practices among students and local communities. My commitment to mapping and community development led me to join Sarvodaya Fusion, an NGO dedicated to empowering communities through technology. At Sarvodaya Fusion, I organized workshops and training sessions to teach others how to use OSM and GIS tools. These initiatives not only enhanced the mapping capabilities of participants but also fostered a sense of community and shared purpose.
In 2024, my dedication and hard work were recognized on an international level when I honored as the “Mapper of the Month” by the United Nations. This prestigious recognition highlighted my significant contributions to the OSM community and my role in promoting open data and mapping. My journey with mapping took another exciting turn when I was selected for the YouthMappers Fellowship Program in Jamaica on 2023. This opportunity allowed me to collaborate with fellow mappers from around the world, exchange knowledge, and contribute to impactful mapping projects. The fellowship enriched me to understand of global mapping challenges and provided me with new perspectives and ideas. Throughout my journey, has remained committed to using mapping as a tool for social and economic development. My journey with mapping is a testament to the impact that dedicated individuals can have in building resilient and informed communities through open mapping. I continues to explore the potential of GIS and contribute to the global mapping community.
Rajendran Keerthana's Diary | My Journey with Mapping
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on strengthening support for teachers and advancing education at #SONA2024 #Mapper
Bagong Pilipinas's Diary | SONA 2024
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I wish an Irish wristwatch.
P.S. The wristwatch shall be wish-washed
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P.S. The wristwatch shall be wish-washed
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
I am mapping every day, but i am unable to write a diary entry for every day i map. due to limited internet access and being on the move most of the time.
During the past 4 days, including today, i have mapped Villages Mesul, Cerjan, Bishqem and Papër and i have done a lot of mapping in Kosovo.
I have also gotten some private message these days to whom i have been unable to respond, so i ask you to bear with me. I will be back home in a week and will catch up with you all. Thanks a lot for contributing on mapping Albania!
“#100villagesin100days “
During the past 4 days, including today, i have mapped Villages Mesul, Cerjan, Bishqem and Papër and i have done a lot of mapping in Kosovo.
I have also gotten some private message these days to whom i have been unable to respond, so i ask you to bear with me. I will be back home in a week and will catch up with you all. Thanks a lot for contributing on mapping Albania!
“#100villagesin100days “
IrdiIs's Diary | Days 43, 44, 45 and 46 - Villages Mesul, Cerjan, Bishqem and Papër
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
testing the diary feature
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
