[Talk-in] Mapping Uran ...

Mayuresh Kathe mayuresh at kathe.in
Thu Jul 23 09:25:14 UTC 2015


Hi Sunil,

Thanks for the response.

I would prefer to go for a standalone GPS unit like the Garmin eTrex 20 
because I can use it under any weather conditions (which can get 
difficult with a smartphone).

While living in Uran, my primary task would be to perform mapping 
activities during the three seasons which present themselves as harsh 
environmental conditions, i.e. extreme heat, heavy rains and bitter 
winters (no snow though).

So, suppose if I purchase the Garmin eTrex 20 and use it for logging 
data, would there be any way to;
1. move data off the unit and onto my Chromebook via USB?
2. convert the acquired data to be usable with OSM?
3. easily upload that data to OSM?

Basically, since there are just a few local apps under a Chromebook, 
would there be any web service which can convert the data acquired from 
the GPS unit to the one which is accepted by OSM?

Thanks,

~Mayuresh


On 2015-07-23 02:42 PM, Sunil K wrote:
> Dear Mayuresh,
> 
> I would suggest to go for samsung tablet, or Moto G than going for a
> standalone GPS like Garmin or TomTom( because cost vs accuracy is
> better in the case of former, based on my experiance from 2010 now it
> may be different).
> I dont know how good is bluetooth or USB connected GPS (which can be
> connected to your chromebook directly)
> 
> The only important think is GPS should be able to lock without 2G or
> 3G network, in a remote location sometimes this is crucial. Another
> think is battery life with GPS(with and without screen on).
> 
> You could use apps like osmtracker to get gpx trail and way points,
> Navit or OsmAnd(could also be used for tracking) for existing map.
> There is a OSM editor vespucci but I don't know how good it is.
> 
> 
> 
> br
> Sunil
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 07/23/2015 01:18 PM, Mayuresh Kathe wrote:
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I tried to keep this off list as much as I could, but it would be
>> improper to harangue just one person with newbie type questions.
>> :-)
>> 
>> I am basically from Mumbai, but also have a certain amount of
>> presence in a nearby hamlet called Uran (65Kms south east of
>> Mumbai).
>> 
>> I checked out the map for that region on OSM and found very few
>> details.
>> 
>> Given the fact that I would be spending a month there, once in
>> every 2 months (making it around 4 months a year), I would like to
>> invest time in helping map that region.
>> 
>> I have been advised to take a look at "JOSM" as an editor, but
>> found "iD" to be a lot better for my current situation, i.e. only
>> portable is a Google Chromebook.
>> 
>> I solicit advice on the GPS equipment I would need (I don't use a
>> smartphone).
>> 
>> Would you be kind enough to recommend a decent, low-cost GPS unit
>> for acquiring data which can be easily used with OSM?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> ~Mayuresh




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