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

[Angelos Tzotsos]

Hi Cristiano,

On 02/11/2015 03:21 AM, Cristiano Giovando wrote:
> 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.
Regarding OSGeoLive, I would be very happy to help including new 
projects, and new set of tools in the main distribution.
I see much value in OSM community using OSGeoLive as a mapping tool, or 
as an outreach/training tool.
Of course this could happen as a GSoC project and I could mentor some 
student.

Best,
Angelos
>
> "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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Angelos Tzotsos
Remote Sensing Laboratory
National Technical University of Athens
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