[OSM-talk-be] New list and mapping party.

[Jo]

Dennis Bollyn schreef:
> Peter,
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> A mapping party basically involves some people gathering at a previously
> agreed upon place to do some mapping. From what we've been discussing, we'll
> be doing some "post-processing" (drawing the maps in JOSM) on the day itself
> too.
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> As for equipment to bring: you can bring a laptop. The more people doing to
> work, the fast it will be. There will be internet, but it's recommended to
> get all the applications installed to get started fast. The other material
> depends on your personal mapping preferences. I usually map while riding a
> bike, but for practical reasons I'll be going on foot for the part. I'll be
> bringing my own GPS logger and digital camera since this how I usually do
> things. If you don't have either of these yourself, you can still be useful.
> Polyglot has been good enough to trace the Yahoo! Imagery. I'll be printing
> blank maps or at least make them available for download. You can fill these
> in while walking/biking/. around (bring a clipboard and pen!).
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> We'll divide the area on the day itself depending on how many people
> actually show up.
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> Do note that I've never actually done a mapping party personally, so most of
> this is based on guesses and what I've read on the wiki.
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That's more or less how I imagine things myself. We still have to agree 
on a starting time. Does 10 sound OK? Or a bit later? 10h30?
The stuff that's not needed for actual mapping can probably stay behind 
in the Keizer Karel. Is somebody volunteering to stay behind there? (We 
can also work in shifts, of course) It's not that I don't trust the 
owner, but it's not like I actually know him either. He was kind enough 
to present his own portable for us to use, though, so I guess he's all 
right. Installing java on it and josm shouldn't be too hard. I'll make 
sure I bring it on a USB stick. Personally, I don't think I'll be 
bringing my portable.

I'm planning to bring my cell phone, for taking pictures. A few days 
before the party starts, I'll private mail everybody who showed an 
interest my phone number.
I have a data logger ADAPT AD-850 that I can lend to somebody. I will be 
using an IPAQ with NoniGPSplot on it. This allows to at tags, but I 
prefer to make photographs.

Oh and, I have never been to a mapping party either, let alone organize 
one. But it seemed like a good idea to try and get together. For me it's 
less important that all of Mechelen gets done, but more important that 
we exchange experiences and how we do things.


See you there,

Polyglot