howto:openstreetmap
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revisionNext revisionBoth sides next revision | ||
howto:openstreetmap [2022/12/31 10:10] – va7fi | howto:openstreetmap [2023/01/25 16:18] – [Offline] va7fi | ||
---|---|---|---|
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
- | <WRAP center round todo 500px> | ||
- | Under Construction | ||
- | --- // | ||
- | </ | ||
- | |||
====== OpenStreetMap ====== | ====== OpenStreetMap ====== | ||
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is like Wikipedia for maps. It's built by the community using aerial imagery, GSP devices, or existing public domain maps. The maps can be viewed or edited online in a browser, or using various apps. | OpenStreetMap (OSM) is like Wikipedia for maps. It's built by the community using aerial imagery, GSP devices, or existing public domain maps. The maps can be viewed or edited online in a browser, or using various apps. | ||
- | The main advantages over Google Maps is that the maps: | + | The main advantages |
- | * are more [[# | + | * are more [[# |
- | * have [[#more-trails | + | * have [[#more_trails |
- | * have lots of [[#different-layers| different layers]] | + | * have lots of [[#different_layers| different layers]] |
- | * can be used [[# | + | * can be used [[# |
===== Some Links ===== | ===== Some Links ===== | ||
- | * Viewing | + | * To view the Maps: [[https:// |
* App for Android, iPhone, Linux: [[https:// | * App for Android, iPhone, Linux: [[https:// | ||
- | * Editing | + | * More Info: [[https:// |
===== Up-To-Date ===== | ===== Up-To-Date ===== | ||
- | One advantage of OSM is that maps get updated more quickly | + | Since OSM is updated |
<WRAP centeralign> | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
- | <WRAP half column> | ||
- | {{: | ||
- | Google Maps (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
- | </ | ||
<WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
{{: | {{: | ||
OSM (Dec 31, 2022) | OSM (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | <WRAP half column> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | Google Maps (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
</ | </ | ||
</ | </ | ||
Line 35: | Line 30: | ||
===== More Trails ===== | ===== More Trails ===== | ||
- | There are also a lot more trails | + | There are also a lot more trails |
<WRAP centeralign> | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
- | {{: | ||
- | Google Maps (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
- | |||
{{: | {{: | ||
OSM (Dec 31, 2022) | OSM (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | Google Maps (Dec 31, 2022) | ||
</ | </ | ||
===== Different Layers ===== | ===== Different Layers ===== | ||
- | OSM also has different layers that highlight different information. | + | OSM also has different layers that highlight different information. |
{{: | {{: | ||
===== Offline ===== | ===== Offline ===== | ||
- | The biggest advantage (from an emergency preparedness perspective) is that OSM can be used offline using various apps. | + | The biggest advantage (from an emergency preparedness perspective) is that OSM can be used offline using various apps by downloading the maps locally. |
+ | |||
+ | ==== Android ==== | ||
+ | Since the GPS receiver on Android phones has nothing to do with cellular or wifi reception, Organic Map can be used anywhere in the back country there' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here's how to get the GPS coordinates of a point on the map (for example): | ||
+ | - Touch and hold the map at the desired location to get a blue dot | ||
+ | - Drag the lower menu upwards to reveal the coordinates | ||
+ | - Touch and hold the coordinates to see options of which information to copy to the clipboard. | ||
+ | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Conversely, use the search icon to input coordinates to show the point on the map. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Updating the maps on Android is a two-step process: | ||
+ | - The app itself must be updated monthly (from the [[https:// | ||
+ | - Then, the maps can be updated from the app. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | </ | ||
==== Linux ==== | ==== Linux ==== | ||
+ | Installing Organic Maps on a computer could help EOCs manage resources over the radio when the internet is down. Maps can be searched or even printed for field work. Different areas can be downloaded locally with a few simple clicks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ youtube> | ||
+ | \\ \\ | ||
- | Here's Organic Maps on my desktop: | + | Rightnow, the option to delete individual areas doesn't seem to be working very well but the individual files are located here (at least on the Flatpak install) and can be deleted manually: |
- | {{ : | + | ~/.var/ |
- | Different areas can be downloaded locally with a few simple clicks. | ||
- | {{ : |
howto/openstreetmap.txt · Last modified: 2023/01/28 20:22 by va7fi