I have just created my account, in fact, i will get my gps in two weeks, and i hope to keep my motivation to track and support the team :)
OpenStreetMap
I have just created my account, in fact, i will get my gps in two weeks, and i hope to keep my motivation to track and support the team :)
Discussion
Cummentu dae Mark Williamson de su 12 austu 2008 a is 15:31
Congratulations!
Depending on where you live, you might be able to use local knowledge + the Yahoo satellite maps provided by Potlatch (the online editor) to improve the local maps. When I've not been able to go out GPS-ing I sometimes do this anyhow. Footways, street names, drainage ditches (and other landmarks) bus stops, tracing round the outlines of major buildings - all these things are useful.
Whilst you're waiting for the GPS you might also like to learn a bit about JOSM, which I've found makes full blown surveying + mapping much easier to do once you have a GPS. With the right plugin, you can also overlay out-of-copyright OS maps (if you're in the UK) which can be useful for tracing over (footpaths tend to change over time but rivers and streams can usefully be traced).
When you edit stuff, switch to the Osmarender view (use the "+" sign at the top right of the map view), which updates more regularly. If you want to request part of it to be updated, you can do so here: http://tah.openstreetmap.org/Browse/slippy/
Hope this is useful to you! There's lots to do and lots to learn about. Have fun!
Cummentu dae daveemtb de su 12 austu 2008 a is 18:51
Welcome! Have fun mapping! Where are you from?
Cummentu dae aguler de su 14 austu 2008 a is 09:40
Hi Mark, thanks for your information. I heard about JOSM before, but not used yet. I think, i must start to learn about it.
Hi daveemtb, i am from ankara, turkey.