[OSGeo-Discuss] Open Source Search and Rescue Software group

[Sampson, David]

Hey Folks,

Two things.

1. I am looking for people interested in developing existing open source
software for use in Search and Rescue. Specifically interested in
mapping, but personnel management is definitely a part of that.

One example of using GRASS in a SAR scenario includes
http://www.swcp.com/~russo/080103/

A personally management software package that includes mapserver, GDAL,
maptools and proj4  named E-GADS is found here
http://e-gads.sourceforge.net/ . This project is pretty dead from 2004
but the developer says the code is stable and a patch was updated in
2007. Perhaps a general OPEN SOURCE SAR list would be beneficial for
other fringe projects.

Essentially the group would focus on two parts. Continuing development
of SAR specific applications like E-GADs would be one. This might
include customizing interfaces and increasing functionality and ensuring
interoperability. Also of course documentation would be required.

The other would be adding SAR specific functionality to existing GIS
packages. This would include SIMPLE interfaces through GRASS/QGIS to run
specific scripts (python or other). Also, of utmost import is
customization of user interface that can be used by a non-techie
volunteer at 3am in the morning after 1 litre of coffee.

The group would probably focus on OSGEO mapping solutions (GRASS/QGIS)
as well as other software that has ties to OSGEO packages.

If you're interested, let me know. There is also a discussion thread on
the GRASS users list.

2. Is there a place in OSGEO to house such a mailing list?

Cheers
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