This document is a lengthy article in Japanese that describes the history and capabilities of digital globe and earth browser technologies such as Google Earth, World Wind and ArcGIS Explorer. It discusses how these applications use Keyhole Markup Language (KML) to display geographic data and images on 3D digital representations of the earth. The article also outlines the basic features of KML including points, lines, polygons and overlays. It provides examples of using KML to show places, images, 3D objects and time-based animations of geographic features.
1) On May 7, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Yushu, Qinghai province in western China at 7:49am.
2) Over 2,000 people were killed and over 10,000 injured. Rescue efforts were hampered by heavy snow and remote mountainous terrain.
3) Throughout the day, rescuers braved freezing temperatures to search for survivors and provide medical aid to the injured, battling harsh conditions and aftershocks.
This document is a lengthy article in Japanese that describes the history and capabilities of digital globe and earth browser technologies such as Google Earth, World Wind and ArcGIS Explorer. It discusses how these applications use Keyhole Markup Language (KML) to display geographic data and images on 3D digital representations of the earth. The article also outlines the basic features of KML including points, lines, polygons and overlays. It provides examples of using KML to show places, images, 3D objects and time-based animations of geographic features.
1) On May 7, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Yushu, Qinghai province in western China at 7:49am.
2) Over 2,000 people were killed and over 10,000 injured. Rescue efforts were hampered by heavy snow and remote mountainous terrain.
3) Throughout the day, rescuers braved freezing temperatures to search for survivors and provide medical aid to the injured, battling harsh conditions and aftershocks.
The document discusses various geospatial data sources and mapping efforts related to disasters in Haiti, Japan, and other locations. It provides information on imagery data sources like Yahoo ALPS, Bing, and satellite images from JAXA. It describes how satellite imagery from JAXA was used through NIED and contributed to OpenStreetMap after disasters. It also discusses mapping coordination on WikiProject Haiti and lists over 100 mappers who contributed. Ushahidi and Crowdmap platforms are mentioned for collecting reports. The importance of collaboration between various groups and using diverse data sources for crisis mapping and response is a key theme.
The document discusses collaborating with open geospatial communities. It provides examples of how OpenStreetMap has been used for disaster prevention and mitigation by citizens in Japan and Brazil. This includes mapping evacuation shelters and damage from natural disasters. The document advocates for grassroots communities to use spatial technology to increase societal resilience around the world in a sustainable way. It highlights some initiatives in this area in Japan and upcoming forums to further these goals.
This document discusses the WikiProject Haiti effort to map Haiti using OpenStreetMap after the 2010 earthquake. It explains how volunteers are tracing satellite imagery and GPS data to map roads, buildings and infrastructure to help relief efforts. It compares OpenStreetMap to other mapping platforms like Google Maps and their ability to collect user-generated map contributions. It encourages more volunteers to map areas of Haiti to continue improving OpenStreetMap's map of the country.
The document discusses the history and evolution of Google Earth from its beginnings in 2004 as Keyhole through its various versions adding new features like 3D buildings, street view, and ocean data. It also discusses other mapping technologies that have emerged like OpenStreetMap, Gigapan for high resolution panoramas, UAVs for aerial imagery, and tools for working with geospatial data like GDAL and tiles. The future of geospatial data and technologies looks promising with emerging sources of data from sensors and platforms and new ways of sharing and analyzing mapping information on the web and through social media.
The document discusses the activities of CrisisMappers Japan, led by Taichi Furuhashi. It outlines Furuhashi's involvement with OpenStreetMap and crisis mapping initiatives following disasters like the 2010 Haiti earthquake and 2011 Tohoku earthquake. It describes collaborations with organizations like Safecast, the World Bank, and local governments. It notes challenges with declining contributor numbers in Japan and aims to address this by engaging students and universities to expand the crisis mapping community.
This document discusses OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the characteristics of a "NeoGeographer". Some key points:
- OSM is an open-source map of the world that anyone can edit or use. It aims to provide an alternative to proprietary map data from companies like Google Maps.
- A "NeoGeographer" is someone who contributes geospatial data to digital maps using modern tools, as opposed to traditional "Old Geographers" who worked in the past.
- OSM data is licensed under the Open Database License which allows for reuse and modification of the map data. In contrast, Google Maps does not allow for free secondary use or modification of its map content.
Center for Spatial Information Science. Several universities have formed GESTISS to make collaboration in advanced social service research and develop personnel who can take leadership in managing projects.
http://gestiss.org/event/detail?id=31
The document discusses open data and open source tools and platforms for sharing geospatial data and maps, including OpenStreetMap, GitHub, and GeoJSON. It provides examples of open geospatial data projects on GitHub and links to documentation about mapping GeoJSON files on GitHub and the GeoJSON specification.
Taichi Furuhashi is the president of MAPconcierge Inc. and director of OpenStreetMap Foundation Japan. He has been involved in crisis mapping activities since 2010, including mapping efforts after the Haiti earthquake and 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He has collaborated with various communities in Japan to contribute to OpenStreetMap, including Toyota's TASUKEAI project, Mozilla, Drone Adventures, Safecast, and local governments. However, the number of active mappers per day in Japan is low compared to other countries like Germany. Furuhashi's goals are to increase the number of student mappers through Aoyama Gakuin University and expand international collaborations, especially
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http://www.economist.com/news/international/21632520-rich-countries-are-deluged-data-developing-ones-are-suffering-drought