[SoC] [OSGeo-Discuss] Google Summer of Code 2015

[Cristiano Giovando]

Fantastic! Let me know if you come up with any idea that could benefit
the Missing Maps project itself or OSM/OSGeo indirectly.

OAM has just (re)started and we're about to hire a couple of
developers for its development. It would be nice to have students join
is and work on specific plugins that would connect OAM with other open
source projects. One example would be to develop a QGIS plugin that
creates TMS-ready tiles or MBTiles and sends them directly to OAM
through the upload API.

With regards to the HOT/OSM version of OSGeo Live, I'm thinking
developing a customized version of the portable set of tools specific
to working with OSM data. This could be helpful for training, outreach
and field work.

"map rendering based on HOT data model": mostly enhancements to
https://github.com/hotosm/HDM-CartoCSS/

"mobile field application" I'm thinking about hacking Geopaparazzi
(https://github.com/geopaparazzi/geopaparazzi) for specific OSM/HOT
field tasks, or contributions to OpenMapKit
(http://www.knightfoundation.org/grants/201449229/)

I think the best way to define ideas is to contact developers directly
involved with those projects and ask them for specific needs. That way
we make sure that we also have potential mentors for the coding
period.

Cheers,

Cristiano


On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 2:13 AM, Gert-Jan van der Weijden - Stichting
OSGeo.nl <gert-jan at osgeo.nl> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> We're having a Missing Maps party in the Netherlands this Saturday.
> At least 35 participents, and among them both a large number of people from
> the Dutch and Flemish OSGeo community.
>
> We'll bring your proposal to attention on that occasion, and inform you
> about the respons.
> Personally I'm attracted by the concept of Open Aerial Map; contacts with
> larger (not necessarily OSGeo) companies and organisation who are involved
> in geospatial projects in Africa and Asia might be of interest for this
> purpose.
>
> Any additional information on the topics will be helpful. Especially on the
> three topics "HOT/OSM version of OSgeoLive, "map rendering based on HOT data
> model" and "mobile field application"
>
>
>
> Greetings from the Lowlands,
>
> Gert-Jan
> chairman of OSgeo.nl, the Dutch Local Chapter
>
>
>
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] Namens Anne Ghisla
> Verzonden: dinsdag 10 februari 2015 10:10
> Aan: Alex Mandel
> CC: discuss at lists.osgeo.org; OSGeo Google Summer of Code list
> Onderwerp: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Google Summer of Code 2015
>
> On Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:23:05 -0800
> Alex Mandel <tech_dev at wildintellect.com> wrote:
>
>> On 02/09/2015 04:23 PM, Cristiano Giovando wrote:
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > We, at the Humanitarian OSM Team (HOT) [1] just started the
>> > organization application for Google Summer of Code 2015. Considering
>> > that some project ideas may be of interest to both OSGeo and HOT, we
>> > were wondering if you are planning to participate in GSoC this year
>> > and if you would like to coordinate on some projects?
>> >
>> > Here are some topics for developing ideas:
>> >
>> > - open source geospatial plugins for humanitarian response
>> > - development of Open Aerial Map [2]
>> > - spatial ETL, improvements to export tools [3]
>> > - mapping coordination platforms [4]
>> > - humanitarian/OSM version of OSGeo Live
>> > - map rendering based on the Humanitarian Data Model
>> > - mobile field mapping applications
>> >
>> > Please let us know if you are interested!
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Cristiano
>> >
>> > [1] http://hot.openstreetmap.org
>> > [2] https://github.com/hotosm/OpenAerialMap
>> > [3] http://export.hotosm.org
>> > [4] http://tasks.hotosm.org
>> >
>>
>> Cristiano,
>>
>> Yes I believe OSGeo is currently working on applying to participate.
>> The discussion happens on a dedicated email list.
>> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/soc
>>
>> Anne who is one of our organizers/lead mentors should have more info
>> for you.
>
> Hello Cristiano, all,
>
> we are currently sorting out details of OSGeo application for GSoC, and I
> definitely welcome collaboration with HOT team over the topics you listed.
> Once OSGeo applies and we get the results of Google selection, we can set up
> a wiki page with shared ideas.
>
> All the best for HOT team for its first GSoC!
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Anne
> --
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>
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Cristiano Giovando
Technical Project Manager
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
cristiano.giovando at hotosm.org
http://hot.openstreetmap.org