OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a crowdsourced map of the world. It began in 2007 and has grown significantly since then, with over 18 million miles of roads mapped by over 700 contributors. OSM data quality has been found to be high enough for many uses. The Humanitarian OSM Team uses OSM for disaster response. OSM is used in many mobile applications and for routing. The future of OSM includes managing trust, licensing issues, and monetizing through mobile applications.
Parts 3 and 4 of a comprehensive look at the Geoweb, based on well defined web2.0 patterns and examples as well as organice buzz within the Geoweb community. For a detailed summary, see http://blog.gishacks.com/2009/09/comprehensive-look-at-geoweb-part-3-and.html.
Presentation I gave at the Denver OpenStreetMap meetup in June 2011. A bit of something for everyone - some intro slides for newbies and assorted examples of (mainly) new and interesting applications, data usage and development tools.
CNES is the French space agency and technical center that manages approximately 50 orbital projects through cooperation with over 20 countries. CNES seeks to strengthen international collaboration through the International Program/Project Committee (IPMC) to share knowledge and practices in project management and workforce development. The IPMC is a valuable tool for CNES to continuously improve internally and enrich cooperative projects by gaining different perspectives.
This document discusses the emergence of mapping and geospatial data on the web without centralized authorities or credentials. It notes how open source mapping allows for "bottom-up" and crowdsourced maps that challenge traditional top-down maps. Some key aspects covered include the rise of map mashups and volunteered geographic information, challenges around standards and coherence of crowdsourced data, and issues of censorship, the digital divide and net neutrality.
Development Challenges, South-South Solutions: September 2013 Issue David South Consulting
Development Challenges, South-South Solutions is the monthly e-newsletter of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation in UNDP (www.southerninnovator.org). It has been published every month since 2006. Its sister publication, Southern Innovator magazine, has been published since 2011.
ISSN 2227-3905
Stories by David South
UN Office for South-South Cooperation
Contact the Office to receive a copy of the new global magazine Southern Innovator. Issues 1, 2 and 3 are out now and are about innovators in mobile phones and information technology, youth and entrepreneurship, and agribusiness and food security. Why not consider sponsoring or advertising in an issue of Southern Innovator?
Follow @SouthSouth1.
In this issue:
Affordable Space Programmes Becoming Part of South's Development
Solar Bottle Bulbs Light Up Dark Homes
China Sets Sights on Dominating Global Smartphone Market
Poorest Countries Being Harmed by Euro Currency Crisis
Visualizations and Mashups in Online News ProductionAndy Sternberg
Many digital technologies are emerging as production and consumption of news shifts to online media. With the growth of citizen journalism and the increased availability and access to information, data, and analytical tools, online news has the potential to become an effective tool in restoring public trust in media. This paper examines the most promising of these developing technologies.
051207 Commonsense Geography Meets Web Technology andrea huang
The document discusses online community mapping and proposes a model for collaborative geospatial mapping using open source technologies. It outlines how social software tools like wikis, blogs, social bookmarking and tagging can be combined with geographic information systems and open standards like GML and SVG to allow public participation in mapping and sharing of user-generated geospatial data. Mechanisms like permalinks, trackbacks, and RSS/Atom feeds enable social interaction and discourse around geo-located content. Examples show how social software is being used to facilitate collaborative geospatial mapping online.
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a crowdsourced map of the world. It began in 2007 and has grown significantly since then, with over 18 million miles of roads mapped by over 700 contributors. OSM data quality has been found to be high enough for many uses. The Humanitarian OSM Team uses OSM for disaster response. OSM is used in many mobile applications and for routing. The future of OSM includes managing trust, licensing issues, and monetizing through mobile applications.
Parts 3 and 4 of a comprehensive look at the Geoweb, based on well defined web2.0 patterns and examples as well as organice buzz within the Geoweb community. For a detailed summary, see http://blog.gishacks.com/2009/09/comprehensive-look-at-geoweb-part-3-and.html.
Presentation I gave at the Denver OpenStreetMap meetup in June 2011. A bit of something for everyone - some intro slides for newbies and assorted examples of (mainly) new and interesting applications, data usage and development tools.
CNES is the French space agency and technical center that manages approximately 50 orbital projects through cooperation with over 20 countries. CNES seeks to strengthen international collaboration through the International Program/Project Committee (IPMC) to share knowledge and practices in project management and workforce development. The IPMC is a valuable tool for CNES to continuously improve internally and enrich cooperative projects by gaining different perspectives.
This document discusses the emergence of mapping and geospatial data on the web without centralized authorities or credentials. It notes how open source mapping allows for "bottom-up" and crowdsourced maps that challenge traditional top-down maps. Some key aspects covered include the rise of map mashups and volunteered geographic information, challenges around standards and coherence of crowdsourced data, and issues of censorship, the digital divide and net neutrality.
Development Challenges, South-South Solutions: September 2013 Issue David South Consulting
Development Challenges, South-South Solutions is the monthly e-newsletter of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation in UNDP (www.southerninnovator.org). It has been published every month since 2006. Its sister publication, Southern Innovator magazine, has been published since 2011.
ISSN 2227-3905
Stories by David South
UN Office for South-South Cooperation
Contact the Office to receive a copy of the new global magazine Southern Innovator. Issues 1, 2 and 3 are out now and are about innovators in mobile phones and information technology, youth and entrepreneurship, and agribusiness and food security. Why not consider sponsoring or advertising in an issue of Southern Innovator?
Follow @SouthSouth1.
In this issue:
Affordable Space Programmes Becoming Part of South's Development
Solar Bottle Bulbs Light Up Dark Homes
China Sets Sights on Dominating Global Smartphone Market
Poorest Countries Being Harmed by Euro Currency Crisis
Visualizations and Mashups in Online News ProductionAndy Sternberg
Many digital technologies are emerging as production and consumption of news shifts to online media. With the growth of citizen journalism and the increased availability and access to information, data, and analytical tools, online news has the potential to become an effective tool in restoring public trust in media. This paper examines the most promising of these developing technologies.
051207 Commonsense Geography Meets Web Technology andrea huang
The document discusses online community mapping and proposes a model for collaborative geospatial mapping using open source technologies. It outlines how social software tools like wikis, blogs, social bookmarking and tagging can be combined with geographic information systems and open standards like GML and SVG to allow public participation in mapping and sharing of user-generated geospatial data. Mechanisms like permalinks, trackbacks, and RSS/Atom feeds enable social interaction and discourse around geo-located content. Examples show how social software is being used to facilitate collaborative geospatial mapping online.
Crowdsourced mapping for open collaboration: A story of Taiwan so farDongpo Deng
The slides presented in State of the Map Japan 2014 mainly introduced the development status of the OSM Taiwan community, and the idea of community mapping is implemented in Taiwan.
Neocartography: the crowd and the cloudSteve Chilton
Steve Chilton discusses neocartography and how it relates to crowdsourcing and cloud computing. Neocartography involves mapmakers from non-traditional backgrounds using open data and tools to create maps for themselves. Crowdsourcing sources tasks to large groups through open calls, radically changing geospatial data. The cloud allows for customized map creation and hosting of maps and apps.
Feature Detection in Aerial Images for Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (report)Thomas Templin
Robotic aircraft can be rapidly deployed to capture high-resolution, low-cost aerial imagery for the purpose of post-disaster damage and needs assessment. Recently, WeRobotics, OpenAerialMap, and the World Bank captured a set of aerial images from an island state in the South Pacific, to challenge groups of qualified volunteers to develop various classifiers for baseline analysis and future damage assessment. Dr. Patrick Meier from WeRobotics made the imagery available to me, and I decided to design classifiers to detect coconut trees and asphalt/dirt roads. Four distinct object detectors (two ensembles of weak learners and two convolutional neural networks) were developed, of which two (ACF, Faster R-CNN) are based on very recently developed algorithms. Boosted ensembles of decision stumps outperformed convolutional networks in detecting coconut trees. A semantic segmentation network detected roads reasonably well, and performance might be improved by adding more training images, including synthetically generated ones.
The document discusses the societal impacts of a potential future human mission to Mars. It first outlines existing challenges for such a mission and then identifies various stakeholder groups that influence public opinion, such as governments, space agencies, companies, scientists, media, and taxpayers. A stakeholder matrix is presented that analyzes each group's interest and potential concerns regarding a Mars mission. The document concludes that managing public information and involving diverse international partners will be important to generate support for undertaking the complex endeavor of sending humans to Mars.
The document summarizes lessons learned from international partnerships between ESA and NASA. It discusses that successful partnerships require trust, transparency, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and regular communication between partners. It also notes that future partnerships may involve more integrated programs rather than just contributions from partners, and may include more international, commercial, and academic partners, posing new challenges for project managers. Managing national interests and differing partner priorities and processes are also important aspects of international space cooperation.
This document summarizes a discussion on neocartography and crowdsourcing. It discusses how neocartographers may not have traditional mapping backgrounds and use open data and tools. It also discusses how crowdsourcing is changing geospatial data by sourcing tasks to communities through open calls. Examples are given of crowdsourced mapping projects for disasters. Cloud computing is allowing maps to be created and shared online. Overall it explores how new mapping approaches are emerging through open data and participation.
Etec 647 emerging technologies for learning spring 2012 tsunami projectLeon Rg
This document outlines a project for students to map tsunami evacuation routes in Hawaii using Google Maps and social media. Students will identify if their home or school is in an evacuation zone, map a route to safety, take photos of the route, and share it on Google Maps. They will also provide feedback on a mockup of a tsunami information kiosk and share routes on social media like Instagram. The goal is to better prepare communities for tsunamis and get feedback to improve safety tools. Students are divided into teams and must complete tasks like uploading routes and reviewing others' work within a three-week timeline.
The document discusses the relationship between theory and practice in various fields such as graphic design, technology, and research. It argues that traditional binaries and boundaries are dissolving, with paradigm shifts occurring as technology transforms research, design informs technology, and research and design inform each other. This is leading to new forms of multi-modal scholarship and more dynamic relationships between information presentation, architecture, communication tools, and knowledge production.
The Space Frontier Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to opening space to human settlement to protect Earth and create prosperity through space resources. Its goals include establishing a permanent human presence in the solar system through private enterprise and international cooperation. The organization will hold its 6th Return to the Moon conference to discuss challenges and opportunities for returning to the Moon through panels on past mistakes, transportation, living on the Moon, activities, policies, technologies, international partnerships, and business models.
The document summarizes plans for the International Lunar Observatory Association's (ILOA) 2012 activities, including the Galaxy Forum USA conference on July 4th in San Jose, California. The ILOA plans four lunar missions - ILO-1 polar mission in 2015, ILO-X precursor mission by 2014, involvement in Chang'e 3's galaxy imaging in 2013, and a future human service mission. The goals are wide-ranging scientific observations and expanding global education on galaxy science. The ILOA headquarters will be based in Hawaii to support its vision of a global lunar observatory network.
1) The presenter discussed the role of neogeography and volunteered geographic information (VGI) in crisis mapping during and after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
2) Case studies were presented on how OpenStreetMap and Ushahidi's Sinsai.info platform were used to collect and map crowdsourced geographic information from social media to support relief efforts.
3) Long-term efforts included creating detailed restoration maps of affected areas through mapping parties and fieldwork with local residents to document rebuilding progress over time.
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) was founded in 2010 to apply OSM's principles of open data to humanitarian response and development. HOT supports crisis mapping, imports existing data to OSM, conducts outreach and training, and partners with organizations on projects like mapping slums in Africa. HOT data has been used for disaster response in Haiti, the Philippines, and other crises.
The document discusses technical challenges and opportunities for open source mapping projects using OpenStreetMap. It outlines several potential applications of open mapping data including navigation, urban planning, agriculture, ecology, disaster response, and monitoring development indicators. It also discusses ongoing efforts to import additional mapping data from other sources and localize the project for non-Latin scripts and languages. The overall goal is to create freely editable maps of the entire world through open collaboration.
The document discusses using GIS applications to help with decision making and public engagement in planning new graveyards and columbaria in Hong Kong. It describes how GIS can be used to evaluate potential sites based on factors like available land, landscape, transportation access, proximity to residents, and air quality. It also explains how CAD and VR tools can help visualize proposals for the public and obtain feedback to inform decisions. GIS spatial analysis and visualization technologies can provide data and modeling to analyze locations and engage the community, but have limitations like a lack of connectivity between CAD files.
Crowdsourcing and open data/tools have enabled the rise of neocartography, where non-traditional mapmakers create custom maps for various purposes. This new generation of mappers relies on crowdsourced data from sites like OpenStreetMap to make maps for advocacy, telling stories with data, and personal interests. Rather than focusing on design, neocartographers prioritize accessing and presenting data in new ways. This new approach has significantly diversified mapmaking since 2005.
Presenting a new, clear approach to defining neogeography and its various elements, understanding the stakeholders in VGI and researching how volunteered information may benefit users over and above traditional cartography.
An Exploration of Volunteered Geographic Information stakeholdersChristopher J. Parker
Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) has huge potential for influencing the use of geographic information systems. However, there is a wide range of individuals involved in this process, each with their own motivations for contributing and using volunteered data. This paper investigates the range of stakeholders involved with VGI, their relationships and the main tensions and issues involved. The research was based on a series of detailed interviews and theory-driven coding of data. From this, a Rich Picture (Monk, Howard 1998) was developed to graphically present and relate stakeholder relationship information. The findings have implications for how stakeholder groups may be described, and how VGI can lead to enhanced products and services.
PARKER, C.J., 2010. An Exploration of Volunteered Geographic Information Stakeholders, M. HAKLAY, J. MORLEY and H. RAHEMTULLA, eds. In: Proceedings of the GIS Research UK 18th Annual Conference, 14-16 April 2010 2010, UCL pp137-142.
This study surveyed 516 registered OpenStreetMap users about barriers to contributing geographic information to the project. 62% of registered users had never contributed, while 89% of all changes were made by 9% of users. The top barriers cited were that editing is too complex, contributions are not visible on the map, and a lack of communication/interaction with the community. However, no significant differences in barriers were found between experience levels or genders. Improved help options and a more user-friendly interface were cited as motivations to start or resume contributing.
This document discusses a journal paper and theme issue on the cultural significance and spatial politics of high-resolution satellite imagery. The theme issue examines how increased access to satellite imagery is reshaping understandings of space and place. It explores how satellite imagery is being used in new ways by various groups, from media to artists to activists to everyday users. While satellite imagery was traditionally used mainly for military, government and environmental purposes, it is now more widely and freely available online through portals like Google Earth, leading to new viewing practices and cultural meanings associated with this type of visual representation of space.
Crowdsourced mapping for open collaboration: A story of Taiwan so farDongpo Deng
The slides presented in State of the Map Japan 2014 mainly introduced the development status of the OSM Taiwan community, and the idea of community mapping is implemented in Taiwan.
Neocartography: the crowd and the cloudSteve Chilton
Steve Chilton discusses neocartography and how it relates to crowdsourcing and cloud computing. Neocartography involves mapmakers from non-traditional backgrounds using open data and tools to create maps for themselves. Crowdsourcing sources tasks to large groups through open calls, radically changing geospatial data. The cloud allows for customized map creation and hosting of maps and apps.
Feature Detection in Aerial Images for Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (report)Thomas Templin
Robotic aircraft can be rapidly deployed to capture high-resolution, low-cost aerial imagery for the purpose of post-disaster damage and needs assessment. Recently, WeRobotics, OpenAerialMap, and the World Bank captured a set of aerial images from an island state in the South Pacific, to challenge groups of qualified volunteers to develop various classifiers for baseline analysis and future damage assessment. Dr. Patrick Meier from WeRobotics made the imagery available to me, and I decided to design classifiers to detect coconut trees and asphalt/dirt roads. Four distinct object detectors (two ensembles of weak learners and two convolutional neural networks) were developed, of which two (ACF, Faster R-CNN) are based on very recently developed algorithms. Boosted ensembles of decision stumps outperformed convolutional networks in detecting coconut trees. A semantic segmentation network detected roads reasonably well, and performance might be improved by adding more training images, including synthetically generated ones.
The document discusses the societal impacts of a potential future human mission to Mars. It first outlines existing challenges for such a mission and then identifies various stakeholder groups that influence public opinion, such as governments, space agencies, companies, scientists, media, and taxpayers. A stakeholder matrix is presented that analyzes each group's interest and potential concerns regarding a Mars mission. The document concludes that managing public information and involving diverse international partners will be important to generate support for undertaking the complex endeavor of sending humans to Mars.
The document summarizes lessons learned from international partnerships between ESA and NASA. It discusses that successful partnerships require trust, transparency, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and regular communication between partners. It also notes that future partnerships may involve more integrated programs rather than just contributions from partners, and may include more international, commercial, and academic partners, posing new challenges for project managers. Managing national interests and differing partner priorities and processes are also important aspects of international space cooperation.
This document summarizes a discussion on neocartography and crowdsourcing. It discusses how neocartographers may not have traditional mapping backgrounds and use open data and tools. It also discusses how crowdsourcing is changing geospatial data by sourcing tasks to communities through open calls. Examples are given of crowdsourced mapping projects for disasters. Cloud computing is allowing maps to be created and shared online. Overall it explores how new mapping approaches are emerging through open data and participation.
Etec 647 emerging technologies for learning spring 2012 tsunami projectLeon Rg
This document outlines a project for students to map tsunami evacuation routes in Hawaii using Google Maps and social media. Students will identify if their home or school is in an evacuation zone, map a route to safety, take photos of the route, and share it on Google Maps. They will also provide feedback on a mockup of a tsunami information kiosk and share routes on social media like Instagram. The goal is to better prepare communities for tsunamis and get feedback to improve safety tools. Students are divided into teams and must complete tasks like uploading routes and reviewing others' work within a three-week timeline.
The document discusses the relationship between theory and practice in various fields such as graphic design, technology, and research. It argues that traditional binaries and boundaries are dissolving, with paradigm shifts occurring as technology transforms research, design informs technology, and research and design inform each other. This is leading to new forms of multi-modal scholarship and more dynamic relationships between information presentation, architecture, communication tools, and knowledge production.
The Space Frontier Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to opening space to human settlement to protect Earth and create prosperity through space resources. Its goals include establishing a permanent human presence in the solar system through private enterprise and international cooperation. The organization will hold its 6th Return to the Moon conference to discuss challenges and opportunities for returning to the Moon through panels on past mistakes, transportation, living on the Moon, activities, policies, technologies, international partnerships, and business models.
The document summarizes plans for the International Lunar Observatory Association's (ILOA) 2012 activities, including the Galaxy Forum USA conference on July 4th in San Jose, California. The ILOA plans four lunar missions - ILO-1 polar mission in 2015, ILO-X precursor mission by 2014, involvement in Chang'e 3's galaxy imaging in 2013, and a future human service mission. The goals are wide-ranging scientific observations and expanding global education on galaxy science. The ILOA headquarters will be based in Hawaii to support its vision of a global lunar observatory network.
1) The presenter discussed the role of neogeography and volunteered geographic information (VGI) in crisis mapping during and after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
2) Case studies were presented on how OpenStreetMap and Ushahidi's Sinsai.info platform were used to collect and map crowdsourced geographic information from social media to support relief efforts.
3) Long-term efforts included creating detailed restoration maps of affected areas through mapping parties and fieldwork with local residents to document rebuilding progress over time.
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) was founded in 2010 to apply OSM's principles of open data to humanitarian response and development. HOT supports crisis mapping, imports existing data to OSM, conducts outreach and training, and partners with organizations on projects like mapping slums in Africa. HOT data has been used for disaster response in Haiti, the Philippines, and other crises.
The document discusses technical challenges and opportunities for open source mapping projects using OpenStreetMap. It outlines several potential applications of open mapping data including navigation, urban planning, agriculture, ecology, disaster response, and monitoring development indicators. It also discusses ongoing efforts to import additional mapping data from other sources and localize the project for non-Latin scripts and languages. The overall goal is to create freely editable maps of the entire world through open collaboration.
The document discusses using GIS applications to help with decision making and public engagement in planning new graveyards and columbaria in Hong Kong. It describes how GIS can be used to evaluate potential sites based on factors like available land, landscape, transportation access, proximity to residents, and air quality. It also explains how CAD and VR tools can help visualize proposals for the public and obtain feedback to inform decisions. GIS spatial analysis and visualization technologies can provide data and modeling to analyze locations and engage the community, but have limitations like a lack of connectivity between CAD files.
Crowdsourcing and open data/tools have enabled the rise of neocartography, where non-traditional mapmakers create custom maps for various purposes. This new generation of mappers relies on crowdsourced data from sites like OpenStreetMap to make maps for advocacy, telling stories with data, and personal interests. Rather than focusing on design, neocartographers prioritize accessing and presenting data in new ways. This new approach has significantly diversified mapmaking since 2005.
Presenting a new, clear approach to defining neogeography and its various elements, understanding the stakeholders in VGI and researching how volunteered information may benefit users over and above traditional cartography.
An Exploration of Volunteered Geographic Information stakeholdersChristopher J. Parker
Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) has huge potential for influencing the use of geographic information systems. However, there is a wide range of individuals involved in this process, each with their own motivations for contributing and using volunteered data. This paper investigates the range of stakeholders involved with VGI, their relationships and the main tensions and issues involved. The research was based on a series of detailed interviews and theory-driven coding of data. From this, a Rich Picture (Monk, Howard 1998) was developed to graphically present and relate stakeholder relationship information. The findings have implications for how stakeholder groups may be described, and how VGI can lead to enhanced products and services.
PARKER, C.J., 2010. An Exploration of Volunteered Geographic Information Stakeholders, M. HAKLAY, J. MORLEY and H. RAHEMTULLA, eds. In: Proceedings of the GIS Research UK 18th Annual Conference, 14-16 April 2010 2010, UCL pp137-142.
This study surveyed 516 registered OpenStreetMap users about barriers to contributing geographic information to the project. 62% of registered users had never contributed, while 89% of all changes were made by 9% of users. The top barriers cited were that editing is too complex, contributions are not visible on the map, and a lack of communication/interaction with the community. However, no significant differences in barriers were found between experience levels or genders. Improved help options and a more user-friendly interface were cited as motivations to start or resume contributing.
This document discusses a journal paper and theme issue on the cultural significance and spatial politics of high-resolution satellite imagery. The theme issue examines how increased access to satellite imagery is reshaping understandings of space and place. It explores how satellite imagery is being used in new ways by various groups, from media to artists to activists to everyday users. While satellite imagery was traditionally used mainly for military, government and environmental purposes, it is now more widely and freely available online through portals like Google Earth, leading to new viewing practices and cultural meanings associated with this type of visual representation of space.
This document discusses a journal paper and theme issue on the cultural significance of high-resolution satellite imagery.
The author writes to share a journal paper he authored that considers Cryptome Eyeball Series as a case study. The paper is part of a theme issue examining how readily available satellite imagery is changing how groups understand space and place. Once restricted to military and elite uses, satellite imagery is now widely and freely accessible online through services like Google Earth.
The theme issue examines new cultural meanings and spatial politics emerging from this shift. It explores how different social groups now use satellite imagery in new ways, from activists to artists to everyday leisure users. The editor introduces five papers that will critically examine the view satellite imagery provides of the
070928 Collaborative Geospatial Mapping And Data Authorizationandrea huang
The document discusses collaborative geospatial mapping and public licensing. It notes that the geospatial web allows non-GIS professionals to participate and collaborate by using geoinformation in everyday life. However, existing geodata has not been reused effectively and new geo-information contributed by people's collaboration has not been well managed. The key issues are how to effectively manage and license public geospatial data. The document presents GeoCommons as a case study of an online platform that allows open sharing and reuse of geospatial datasets through public licensing.
IET Technology Coffee Morning - Location-based learning: education in the WildLiz FitzGerald
Slides presented at the IET Technology Coffee Morning at the Open University.
Abstract and further details available at http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/2350.
The document discusses how non-profits, schools, and NGOs use location-based information and GIS technology. It provides examples of environmental groups using interactive maps to involve communities and collect data. It also discusses suggestions from teachers to apply interactive maps to the social studies curriculum to help students learn geography.
An Exposition Of The Nature Of Volunteered Geographical Information And Its S...Kayla Jones
This thesis examines the nature of volunteered geographical information (VGI) and its potential to be integrated into spatial data infrastructures (SDIs). It provides context on SDIs and how they aim to facilitate geospatial data management. It also discusses the rise of user-generated content online, including VGI.
The thesis evaluates several taxonomies of VGI using formal concept analysis and by assessing VGI repositories. It finds that while some VGI could enrich SDIs, issues around metadata, quality, classification and standards need addressing. The research also contributes new insights to information science, geographical information science and theoretical computer science.
Mapping the Foodshed and Sharing YOUR Storyvanhoesenj
This presentation was delivered by Philip Ackerman-Leist and John Van Hoesen from Green Mountain Collage at the 2012 Farm to Cafeteria Conference in Burlington, VT.
http://farmtocafeteriaconference.org/6/
Participatory GIS, Volunteered Geographic Information and Citizen Science - G...Muki Haklay
This document discusses participatory GIS (PPGIS), volunteered geographic information (VGI), and citizen science. It provides background on the emergence of PPGIS in the 1990s and describes how it has developed methodologies for public participation with GIS. It also discusses the rise of user-generated geographic content through VGI platforms. Finally, it introduces the concept of "extreme citizen science" where citizens participate in all aspects of the scientific process from defining problems to analyzing results.
GeoCapacity Building - what future for 'geospatial geoskills'?Geoskills+ Project
This document summarizes the work of EUROGEO, the European Association of Geographers, in building capacity for geospatial skills. It discusses EUROGEO's role in networking geographers, lobbying the European Parliament, and running educational projects. It also addresses the future of geospatial skills and capacity building, noting the importance of international research networks, entrepreneurship, sustainability of projects, and filling the space between university, industry and government. Recommendations include long-term commitment from stakeholders, common public messaging, and evaluating risks of not developing capacity.
This document provides instructions and questions for a key terms/theory test on critical perspectives in media. Students have 40 minutes to complete the multiple choice and short answer test. After completing the test, students will peer assess another student's work, providing a mark, grade, feedback on what went well and what could be improved. The goal is for students to review the learning and use the feedback to set targets for the exam on June 4th. The document concludes by asking students what they learned that day and assigning homework of revising and completing a practice exam paper for the next lesson.
Geological Society Higher Education Network (HEN 2012) meeting - 18 Jan 2012 ...Liz FitzGerald
1. Students evaluated techniques for using mobile devices to provide digital geographic information to augment real landscape experiences.
2. Techniques included computer-generated overlays, custom applications, mediascape apps, Google Earth, and head-mounted displays.
3. Students found that simplicity was important, and that design should focus on mimicking an expert pointing out features and making audio geographically relevant over graphics.
Learning in the wild: designing for location-based experiencesLiz FitzGerald
This document discusses designing location-based learning experiences using mobile technologies. It presents three case studies: 1) augmenting visitor experiences at heritage sites using different mobile technologies, finding that simplicity is important; 2) comparing people-led and technology-led audio tours of a historical event, finding social interaction enhanced learning; and 3) Situ8, an app for user-generated location-based media creation and sharing to support informal learning about places. The document advocates designing for context, balancing authoritative and user-generated content, and addresses challenges of in-the-wild research and location-based mobile learning.
Geography and the Media: Strengthening the RelationshipBarry Wellar
Invited symposium paper discusses how geographers can be more successful in having their work receive the attention of the media, and how the media can better inform geographers about interacting with the media, and how the media can better use geographic materials in media stories.
IRJET- Public Space in Informal SettlementIRJET Journal
The document discusses public spaces in informal settlements. It notes that public spaces are important for residents' health and quality of life, as they provide areas for social interaction, physical activity, and stress relief. The document identifies several factors that influence how public spaces in informal settlements are used, including the presence of facilities, accessibility, natural elements, and space size and configuration. Significant uses of public spaces in informal settlements include serving as community centers for socializing and organizing, and as play areas for children.
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Usability happens when users accesses all site features, efficiently complete their tasks, and feel satisfied. Usability encompasses all areas of UX. Yet most UX designers focus on simple usability assessments, only discovering usability pitfalls once poor usability hurts their business. My talk helps you avoid these mistakes. I will cover usability testing’s misconceptions, analysis, and reporting. You will choose the right test for the right design context and drive your company’s design decisions. We will, ultimately, give your customer more usable and satisfying experiences.
The True Height of the Waist: Accurately locating the waist in 3D Body ScanningChristopher J. Parker
How to locate the most suitable waist location with a 3D Body Scanner to a higher accuracy and precision than any previous method.
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Gill, S., Parker, C.J., Hayes, S., Wren, P. and Panchenko, A. (2014), “The True Height of the Waist: Explorations of automated body scanner waist definitions of the TC2 scanner”, 5th International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, Hometrica Consulting, Lugano, Switzerland, pp. 55–65.
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PARKER, C.J., MAY, A. and MITCHELL, V., 2012. Using VGI to enhance user judgements of quality and authority. IN: Geographical Information Science Research UK (GISRUK) 2012 Conference Proceedings. Available at: https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/dspace-jspui/handle/2134/9509
Amateur Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) has been used together with Professional Geographic Information (PGI) since its inception during the mid 00’s alongside neogeography. While the geographic accuracy and quality of VGI has been demonstrated to be more than good enough, no previous research has been published on the influence VGI has on the user perceptions of the mashup. This paper presents a quantitative investigation into how including VGI in mashups, and telling users their mashup contains VGI influences user perceptions of quality and authority- which ultimately decide if the user wishes to utilise the mashup or not.
The study aimed to determine how the inclusion of volunteered geographic information (VGI) alongside professional geographic information (PGI) impacts user judgements and system acceptance. 101 participants evaluated a travel website containing different combinations of VGI and PGI data. Presenting VGI increased perceptions of currency, usefulness, credibility and authority. Telling users about the VGI modestly improved authority, usefulness and satisfaction. The results suggest VGI can enhance existing systems without negatively impacting user perceptions if applied appropriately.
Relevance of volunteered geographic information in a real world contextChristopher J. Parker
The document discusses a study that examined how volunteer geographic information (VGI) and professional geographic information (PGI) differ in relevance to users. Through focus groups with kayakers, the study investigated which characteristics of each information type are most or least important to end users in the context of trip planning. The results provide insights into how VGI and PGI can be effectively utilized based on different usage situations and user needs. The findings may help identify unique opportunities for VGI to provide additional benefits beyond PGI.
The document summarizes a study exploring how volunteers provide geographic information (VGI) that users find beneficial. The study aimed to: 1) identify where VGI is useful in users' activities; 2) understand how VGI differs from professional information; and 3) determine how VGI versus professional information affects activity outcomes. The researcher selected hill walkers, surfers, and kayakers as groups that rely on geographic data. Interviews examined which information sources and delivery methods groups use and find most reliable. Preliminary findings suggest currency, depth, and quality are most important to users searching for information.
This document discusses the ergonomics of graphical human-computer interaction and summarizes some results from a study on data usability for kayakers. The study found that: 1) data was only useful to kayakers when they could interpret it as meaningful and relevant information for planning and decision making; 2) usability needs to be measured by the ability to make appropriate decisions; and 3) data usefulness often depends on both the temporal and geographical context, as information about water levels and small geographical details were particularly important.
The document discusses the characteristics of different stakeholders in user-generated geographic information (VGI). It identifies four main stakeholder groups: consumers, special interest mapping groups, local communities, and professionals. For each group, it outlines their motivations, needs, and perspectives regarding VGI data completeness, freedom of use, community focus, and how VGI can add value when integrated with traditional geographic data. The document concludes that stakeholder usability depends on both functional and human factors, and that people are motivated to contribute through a sense of community and helping others.
How accurate does geographic information (GI) need to be, when compared to the real world, to gain user trust? To better understand the user experience, do we need to consider data structures, formats and user
manuals as types of user interface? What caused KML to become a de facto standard, overtaking GML, which
is seemingly well engineered?
These questions concern the usability of GI. While the GIS industry is starting to be aware of the importance
of usability in software and hardware product development, so, too, are some providers of GI. There is,
however a lack of research and methodologies designed for understanding usability of information itself
rather than the interface or system through which it is presented. This is both a huge oversight and
opportunity, when considering that information can sometimes cost 95% of the total project value, or that in
many products the information itself is critical to the user’s experience – for example, in personal navigation
devices (PND). The level of usability of GI combined with system usability can also impact on productivity as
significant time and resources may be spent on their management. In some situations it can even have
safety critical implication – as in the case of a satnav user who followed directions on to a rail track minutes
before a train crashed into her car (BBC®, 2008).
This paper is based on a report from a workshop that was organised by Ordnance Survey to discuss the
usability of GI. It was a first opportunity for researchers from diverse backgrounds, including cartography, GI
science, human factors, ergonomics and human-computer interaction to come together and discuss this
important issue. The outcomes of the workshop, though preliminary, are relevant to any user of GI – and the
issues identified might change the way people in the industry think about and evaluate GI products alongside
applications.
This document discusses Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) and how human factors research can help improve it. It outlines that VGI allows people to add their own geographic data and notes. It also explains that human factors research focuses on usability and the user experience. Finally, it lists some key research questions such as understanding stakeholders, how people perceive volunteered data, and how volunteered and professional geographic data can be combined effectively.
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During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
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This talk will focus on how to collect data from a variety of sources, leveraging this data for RAG and other GenAI use cases, and finally charting your course to productionalization.
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Using MobSF for static analysis of mobile applications.
Interactive dynamic security assessment of Android and iOS applications.
Solving Mobile app CTF challenges.
Reverse engineering and runtime analysis of Mobile malware.
How to shift left and integrate MobSF/mobsfscan SAST and DAST in your build pipeline.
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How Volunteered Geographic Information changes everything, and what it's worth?
1. Chris Parker
Date:
17th March 2009
Title:
How Volunteered Geographic Information changes everything, and
what it's worth?
2. Presentation Outline
1. What is 'Volunteered Geographic
●
Information'?
2. How VGI Impacts our lives
●
3. Initial Study Proposal
●
4. Recap/ Questions?
●
3. 1. What is Volunteered
Geographic Information
(why you should be getting excited)
4. 1.1. Introducing VGI
“The act of creating
●
geographic
information by largely
untrained volunteers”.
(Goodchild 2007)
For this study, “data
●
volunteered by the
public for use with the
public”
5. 1.2. Introducing VGI Maps
Taking 'Volunteered
●
Geographic
Information' and
applying a
geospatial element
Example:
●
OpenStreetMap
(OpenStreetMap 2009)
6. 1.3. Introducing Mashups
“A web application that
●
combines data from
more than one source
into a single integrated
tool” (Wikipedia 2009)
Gained widespread
●
acceptance after
introduction of Google (Rolfe 2008)
Earth (Goodchild 2007)
7. 1.4. Introducing Mashups
Mashups allow for
●
'emotions' to be
derived from maps
The Map as an
–
interactive
interface (Roush
2007)
Shared
–
experiences (Google Maps 2009)
Photos
●
Videos
●
Photosynths
●
8. 1.5. Why Research VGI?
Very exciting field of
●
research ?
? ?
Vast future potential
●
in society
?
Landmark ?
–
navigation (May,
Ross et al. 2003
? ?
Potential to provide
●
?
additional 'Value' to
maps
9. 1.6. Why Research VGI?
A very important area
●
?
of little research
? ?
The 'Value' of VGI is
●
undefined!
The 'academic' field of ? ?
●
VGI is yet to be fully
'defined'
? ?
?
11. 2.1. Case Study
The world is badly
●
mapped (Goodchild
2007)
What to do when
●
aid relies on maps?
How important is
●
time? (Cak-cak 2009)
(www.sodahead.com 2008)
12. 2.2. Case Study
Create new maps in areas where no
●
adequate map is available
Gaza Strip 2009 (w ik i.o p e n s tr e e tm a p .o r g
–
2009)
Mashup 'lost people' notices
●
Hurricane Katrina (Tapscott, Williams
–
2008)
Provide an emotive link to the disaster
●
Experience Based Economy (Pine 2004)
–
14. 3.1. PhD Study Proposal
How VGI Map
●
Stakeholders
perceive 'Value'
Human factors
●
focus, not social
psychology
The first study to
●
look into this topic
Case study =
●
OpenStreetMap
15. 3.2. PhD Study Questions
1. Who are the stakeholders in VGI
applications, and what are their
relationships?
2. What is commonly perceived as 'value' in
data amongst VGI Stakeholders?
3. How are electronic maps utilised in the
online community?
17. 4.1. Recap
Researching what human factors influence
●
the value of a VGI system?
Mashups are the engines of social VGI
●
Little research in this important area
●
To be of use, one must understand Value
●
Value of VGI is currently undefined!
●
st
The 1 Case study will investigate
●
perceptions of 'value' in VGI Stakeholders
18. Just One More Thing...
(OpenOffice.org 2008)
(Portableapps.com 2009)
(Davey 2008)
20. 5.1. References
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GOODCHILD, M.F., 2007. Citizens as Sensors: The world of Volunteered Geography. GeoJournal, 69(4), pp. 211-221.
GOOGLE MAPS, 2009-last update, google maps + photos mashup layer [Homepage of Google], [Online]. Available:
http://maps.google.co.uk/ [February 9th, 2009].
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design implications. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 7(6), pp. 331-338.
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21. 5.2. References (continued)
ROUSH, W., 2007. Second Earth. Technology Review, 2007(July/ August), pp. 39-48.
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