[AtlanticCanada] Balloon Mapping

[Sam Vekemans]

Forwarding to the list, as the blog post uses a different email
address than the once on this list.

On 2/24/11, Sam Vekemans <samvekemans at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ya, it's definatly a great resource.
> Although alot of Governments at various levels are currently thinking
> about opening their data, it's definatly a great tool for those areas
> where it's certain that data isn't available, and has had a great deal
> of change.
>
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>
> This was used for the Oil 'spill' last year to track and demonstrate
> it's effectiveness.
>
> On a similar line, even those who paraglide, can take photos via HD
> Camera, and use a simple web program like mapwarper.org to share and
> streatch out the images.
>
>
> cheers,
> Sam
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>
>
> P.S I also blogged this email, (and it 'should' hide email addresses),
> as i wanted to share to readers.
>
> On 2/24/11, Jarrett Totton <jarrett.totton at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I do not know if this really interests anyone, but since OSGEO is
>> about free and open source software I thought that the topic of free
>> or less expensive data might be interesting as well. Air photos are up
>> there when it comes to cost, and resolution. I found this manual on
>> balloon aerial photography and figured I would share and see what
>> other peoples opinions on it were. The link is to a pdf.
>>
>> http://grassrootsmapping.org/illustrated-guide.pdf
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jarrett Totton
>> Forest Technologist/Fish & Wildlife Technologist
>> G.I.S. Technologist in Training
>> Cellphone: (506) 663-5388
>> Email: jarrett.totton at gmail.com
>> Website: http://www.jarrett-totton.com
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