[OSM-talk] Question about contributor terms and derived contributions

Andreas Perstinger andreas.perstinger at gmx.net
Thu Jun 16 19:04:52 BST 2011


On 2011-06-16 18:51, M∡rtin Koppenhoefer wrote:
> 2011/6/16 Andreas Perstinger<andreas.perstinger at gmx.net>:
>>  If there is just *one* single object near your way which isn't based on a
>>  ccbysa node/way, then you could always argue IMHO that you've measured the
>>  location of your way from this object (JOSM has a measurement tool with you
>>  can use for distances and angles).
>
>
> AFAIR this is not reliable or precise. AFAIR it is not suited to enter
> precise data you measured on the ground.

I've done mapping for orienteering maps with this method and there are 
still people who map like that. The error is probably in the same order 
as with GPS (5-10m), especially for example in the woods or around high 
buildings. Ask a good orienteerer how they use compass and counting 
steps. If the distance isn't too far they will come very close to their aim.

Bye, Andreas



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