OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project that creates a free, editable map of the world, allowing volunteers to contribute geodata for humanitarian efforts in crisis areas. Unlike Google Maps, OSM offers free mapping data that can be corrected and attributed to contributors, fostering a community-driven approach to mapping. Volunteers can start mapping by creating an account and utilizing tools for aerial imagery tracing, fieldwork, and participating in social mapping events.

1. HANDLED BY
VYSAKH RAVEENDRA KURUP
MAPATHON DISTRICT COORDINATOR
KOLLAM
APJAKTU NSS Cell

2. What is Open Street Map
• Open Street Map (OSM) is a project to create a free editable map of the
world
• The geodata underlying the map is considered the primary output of the
project
• Created by Steve Coast in the UK in 2004, it was inspired by the success of
Wikipedia
• The data from OSM can be used in various ways including production of
paper maps and electronic maps

3. Open Street Map & Volunteering
• As a mapping volunteer, you can get involved with projects around the
world, and contribute to humanitarian mapping through OpenStreetMap
• To map the most vulnerable places in the developing world, in order that
international and local NGOs and individuals can use the maps and data to
better respond to crises affecting the areas.
• Using OpenStreetMap all data gathered under the project banner will be
free, open, and available for use under OpenStreetMap’s open license.

4. Haiti Earth quake 2010
• After Haiti, the OpenStreetMap community continued mapping to
support humanitarian organisations for various crises and disasters. After
the Northern Mali conflict (January 2013), Typhoon Haiyan in the
Philippines (November 2013), and the Ebola virus epidemic in West
Africa (March 2014), the OpenStreetMap community has shown it can
play a significant role in supporting humanitarian organisations

5. Why not use Google Maps ?
• Mapping data is not free
• Mistakes and car centered mapping

6. • Mistakes cannot be corrected

7. • Coverage economically determined
• Datas contributed by you will be credited to Google themselves.

9. Why Open Street Mapping ?
• Mapping data is free of cost. All the data provided by the contributors can be
accessed
• Data entered will be verified and can be edited by a better known person.
• Freedom of choice of data which you wish
• Whatever data contributed by you will be credited yourself and displayed in name
of your account

12. How to Start MAPPING ?
• Click on to www.openstreetmap.org
• You need to create an account to start mapping by clicking SIGN UP
• You have to enter your active Email ID and a Display Name (try to avoid
common names)
• Set your password for the account
• Country of residence >> Rest of the world
• Click the agree button of Terms and condition and Continue
• A joining link will be sent to your above mentioned Email ID
• By clicking the link , you will be directed to your OSM Account and you can
START MAPPING

13. How to Begin ?
• To start mapping you have to click the EDIT button (top left)
• If it is inactive you have to zoom the map by scrolling until the tab become
active
• Now at the map screen top , you an see the tools used to map using the tools
you can start mapping

14. How you can Map ?

15. Option 1:-Trace aerial imagery

16. Option 2:- Trace location Physically (Field
Work)
• Take notes, Capture
Images, record your
Trip
• Update the map
from your notes ,
recorded data
at home

17. Mobile applications that can be utilized
• Various mobile applications are available in Playstore and App store for
mapping recorded images and videos which will help in re tracing roads and
unknown paths later
• Some are
OSM Tracker
Open Street Cam
Mapillary

18. Option 3:- Be social
• Brisbane mapping events occur monthly
– Alternate between mapping parties and meet
ups
• Next event: OSM Mapping Meetup
– 7pm Monday 21st
June at Grange Library
– See http://wiki.osm.org/wiki/Brisbane
• What is a mapping party?
– A group of people get together to map a
large area in a single day
– Example: Macleay Island in November 2009

19. Advantages of OSM Learning
• You can learn an additional skill of mapping
• You can continue your volunteering for a life time by contributing to global
map
• Interested volunteers will be given internship by university APJAKTU NSS
Cell and an Advanced training on the successful completion, so that they will
get recognition as University Master Trainers.
• In Future, you can even choose a profession as Geo Mappers in various
corporate companies like UBER, OLA etc