[AtlanticCanada] OSM and OSGeo

Mon Jul 5 12:36:43 EDT 2010

I've subscribed to the list.  Hopefully I'll hear from some fellow NB 
mappers soon. :-)

This is a link to a description of the product that we have that 
supports OSM as a base map. 
http://www.caris.com/products/sfe/SFE-Viewer/ We should have a live link 
in the near future.

I'd be interested in learning more details about this effort and the 
tools available to contribute to this living map. Last year during the 
OSGeo meeting in Vancouver, Peter Batty gave a recap of an OSM 
conference he attended in Europe.  (This was an unscheduled briefing 
because the planned teleconference failed to work.)   I'd really like to 
have a more technical overview of the system at some point.  I've read 
various articles via Slashgeo, but it's still rather piecemeal in my head.

On a theoretical note, there is an interesting chapter in "Rethinking 
Maps:  New Frontiers in Cartographic Theory" 
(http://www.routledge.com/books/Rethinking-Maps-isbn9780415461528) that 
had some interesting thoughts on social mapping.

Tim

On 05/07/2010 12:27 PM, Sam Vekemans wrote:
> Exactly,
> Although (im trying not to announce this (keeping a low profile) as we
> have ALOT of data, but we want to learn from the  USA TIGER import,
> where the data was import remotly, and it became a nation-wide
> cleanup.
> Where we (in Canada) have WMS layers / GeoTIFFs / Garmin Maps which
> are all available to help local area mappers (and the data is in small
> pieces that are manageable for local mappers.
>
> For this CanVec import, it's VERY important that for the area that
> there are multiple mappers that the local community is involved. And
> that work can be concentrated in getting the technique down and
> learning all the cool tools that are available.   So if it takes a few
> years to get it all in, its OK because the focus is on getting the
> best quality mapping done, using the best from all the different
> sources available.
>
> Do you have a link to share? (about CARIS)
>
> Also, if you could please add your name on the New Brunswick wiki
> page, as well as make sure your on the talk-ca@ list as this is a
> great way to keep track of who are the top mappers in each area.
> (people who can get in contact with the local mappers, way faster than
> I (or others) can, and have probably actually met many mappers in
> person.  You might have seen where i added in the National Protected
> areas in the province?
>
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Canada:New_Brunswick
>
> Cheers,
> Sam
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Timothy Astle<timothy.astle at caris.com>  wrote:
>    
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm a fairly frequent OSM trace contributor in New Brunswick.  We've also
>> added OSM support in the CARIS Spatial Fusion Viewer (courtesy of
>> OpenLayers) and it is amazing.
>>
>> On a side note, it would be interesting to consider holding a Mapathon.
>> I've read where this was done in other cities and it really fostered a
>> feeling of involvement in the community.
>> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Atlanta_Citywide_Mapathon
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> Tim
>>
>> On 05/07/2010 10:41 AM, Sam Vekemans wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'd be happy to attend via skype / video if that is possible.
>> BTW the Canada OSM community isn't that big eithor :)
>> There is now a growing group on the #osm-ca IRC chat.(on irc.oftc.net)
>> The main point of contact to reach the community is on the
>> talk-ca at openstreetmap.org discussion list.
>>
>> There hasn't been that many mapping parties lately, as there has been
>> alot of focus on the Canada Import.
>>
>> I'm only able to attend if the mapping party is on a monday / tuesday
>> or a wednesday.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Sam
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Connors, Bernie (SNB)
>> <Bernie.Connors at snb.ca>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> Jeff,
>>
>>     I like your idea for a joint OSM and OSGeo event for Canada.  I would
>> like to do something smaller for Atlantic Canada.  Could we have an OSM
>> mapping party in conjunction with the inaugural meeting of the OSGeo
>> Atlantic Canada Chapter?
>>
>> --
>> Bernie Connors, P.Eng
>> Service New Brunswick
>> (506) 444-2077
>> 45°56'25.21"N, 66°38'53.65"W
>> www.snb.ca/geonb/
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: talk-ca-bounces at openstreetmap.org
>> [mailto:talk-ca-bounces at openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Jeff McKenna
>> Sent: Monday, 2010-07-05 09:30
>> To: Talk-CA OpenStreetMap
>> Cc: nzopengis at googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Talk-ca] [nzopengis] Fwd: Local OSM entity...
>>
>> Sam Vekemans wrote:
>>
>>
>> Any reason why OSM is not promoted within the OSGeo Community? (maybe
>> it is in New Zealand? But it isnt in  Canada. Which i think it should
>> be more.
>>
>> It seems to me that if more OSMrs want to get noticed professionally,
>> then the step forward is for more people to try on OSGeo hats.
>> Rather than trying to re-invent the wheel, as for the 'Outside world'
>> to use OSM, they need tools&  methods that OSGeo can provide.
>>
>>
>>
>> Well said Sam.
>>
>> Here's a thought: how about, in the next 2 years, we hold a joint event
>> here in Canada, organized by OSM Canada and the Canada chapter of OSGeo
>> (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Canada)?  It would be a SoTM and FOSS4G
>> co-event (both events would keep their name, but would be at the same venue)
>>
>> How's that for food for thought??!!!??!!!
>>
>> Very do-able!
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>> --
>> Jeff McKenna
>> OSGeo Board of Directors
>> OSGeo conference committee chair
>>
>>
>>
>>
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