Portuguese Wildfire Mapping
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The Portuguese Wildfire Mapping is an initiative created by the Humanitarian OSM Team that seeks to provide map data of areas in Portugal that have been classified as having the highest risk of wildfires happening. | |
For Aid Organizations
Map and Data Services
About OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap offers an online map (and spatial database) which is updated by the minute. Various tools and services allow data extracts for GIS specialists, Routable Garmin GPS data, Smartphone GPS navigation, and other device-compatible downloads. With an internet connection, regular syncing is possible with open access to the community contributed data as it comes in, with OpenStreetMap's bulk data downloads ideal for use offline. In addition, maps can also be printed to paper.
Browse the (example) Activation Area to get a feel for the data that is currently available. Different map styles including an Humanitarian style can be selected on the right side, and some data may not render (appear) on the map, but could be exported from the underlying database (See export section below).
Paper Maps
Poster size Maps and normal sized paper atlases of custom areas can be printed:
- FieldPapers Paper Maps with grid for field survey or general navigation purposes,
- MapOSMatic Large Paper Maps with grid, street index and POI, good for command centers, hospitals, etc.
Exporting OpenStreetMap data
See Downloading data for instructions on getting large scale map data. See Shapefiles if you need this format to export to GIS tools.
- Add additional data sources here...
With the availibility of Small communication devices, Navigation Offline data proves to be very useful to the humanitarians deployed in foreign countries. We support the humanitarian NGO's using navigation data and invite them to give us feedback on the utilization of these devices in the context of field deployment.
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Usage of OSM data for Humanitarian Missions
- Example CartONG Map
- Please post links/reports here...
About This Humanitarian (Mapping Project or) Activation
About HOT
- To learn more about the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), explore more of our wiki-pages (root: HOT) or our website hotosm.org. We are a global community of mostly volunteers, we are also a US Nonprofit able to contract with organizations (email info at hotosm.org to contact our staff), we are also a 501-c-3 charitable organization.
History of this HMP/Activation
Reactivity of the OSM Community
- July 1 - Talks about mapping forest tracks begins at the Portuguese mailing list (Portuguese)
- July 7 - Discussion at the HOT mailing list regarding the activation of a task manager
HOT Activates
- July 8 - Portuguese Wildfire Mapping (Centro Region) begins (Portuguese)
Tools, Adaptation and Services
The various OSM developers communicate over internet through various communication channels. In 2013 they implemented the new Humanitarian Map Style, a map more adapted to humanitarian actions. This map, hosted by OpenStreetMap - France, is integrated in various online map tools.
The Tasking Manager and the JOSM editor are essential parts of this Activation. As new imagery are available, new jobs are added to the Tasking Manager. It has allowed HOT to coordinate efforts of mappers around the world. Some days there were more then 200 simultaneous mappers registered on the Task Manager and editing mainly with the JOSM editor. Online editors are also used for less intensive mapping. LearnOSM offers learning material for beginners and more advanced mappers.
Coordination
Marcos Oliveira (ViriatoLusitano) is currently coordinating this activation. Regions requiring mapping are coordinated through the use of the HOT Tasking Manager.
Support Team
Andrew Buck provides supervision over this tasking manager.
Effort made
- Add statistics or links to data regarding mapping progress here...
For Mappers
- Example: HOT Coordinator(s) requesting remote mapping assistance from the 1st of July to 30th of September (critical wildfire phase).
How You Can Contribute
Learn to Map
- Contribute from the internet by tracing buildings, roads, waterways, etc. Visit LearnOSM.org to get started.
- More experienced OSM contributors are invited to read the guidelines on portuguese mapping conventions. You can also assure the quality of the mapping, validating the Task manager tasks or using the various OSM Quality control tools.
- Local knowledge is also essential. In case you're living in one of the mapped areas, please complete the map by adding name of roads or various other important infrastructures. You can edit the map using small devices like smartphones.
- Add a Note or report an Error using the Notes feature on the Online Map. OSM contributors will edit the map from your comments.
Mapping Priority
- Please choose from highest priority first
- Experienced mappers are also asked to participate in validating completed tasks. Information on validating can be found here
| Job No. | Priority | Location | What to map | Imagery Source | Task Mapping Status | Task Validation Status |
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| Centro Region | Low | Portugal | Tracks waterways and residential areas | Bing | In Progress | In Progress |
Response maps
- Add links/examples of response maps for the area, here...
Available Imagery
Use this area to describe the availability and quality of imagery for the HMP/Activation area.
How to add to JOSM
It's easy to add special imagery to JOSM from the task manager jobs, where an imagery URL is provided within the task manager. Clicking the URL should trigger JOSM remote control to add the new imagery as a layer. For more details see OSM Tasking Manager/Setting up JOSM
Bing
Bing is the 'default' Imagery available for OSM (default option in most editors). Describe the Bing imagery coverage for the HMP/Activation area, alternative imagery sources may be provided in the Task Manager Jobs, and/or described below.
(Other Imagery Sources)
- Add sources and relevant information on imagery (broken into source) here...
Potential Datasources
Add potential data sources here...
Historical Maps
- Historical maps, and other out-of-copyright sources can be rectified and used as a layer through MapWarper
- Provide links to historical maps of the impacted area here...
Mapathon events
- Add your event here...
Past Events
- Add past mapping events/projects in the impacted area here...
Media coverage
English
- Provide link to article/media here...
Portuguese
- 1 de julho - Começa hoje a fase Charlie do Dispositivo de Combate a Incêndios Florestais
- 20 de junho - Último inverno foi mais chuvoso e quente do que o normal
- 20 de maio - Inverno chuvoso não diminuiu risco de incêndios florestais, dizem os comandantes dos Bombeiros do Marco e de Baltar
Other Responses including Digital Humanitarian Network
- Provide relevant links and responses here...
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