[TZGISUG] Mapillary - documenting streets (open source google street)

[Lawrence A]

im unfortunately not out there at the moment

On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 1:52 PM, Ragnvald Larsen via TZGISUG <
tzgisug at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:

> By using a camera (preferably mounted on the roof of a car) repeatedly
> taking images and geotagging them with positions from a gps-track one
> should be able to build very good road imagery. This has been implemented
> in a proeject called mapillary:
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> ·         http://www.mapillary.com
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> This type of documentation could be relevant in several contexts:
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> ·         You have a need to document road stretches as part of a project
> for your own use or for others
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> ·         It can be used to quality-check openstreetmap data
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> ·         It has some recreational value and could be an addictive hobby
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> I did a couple of stretches in Arusha (the first anyone ever took in
> Arusha) this weekend:
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> ·         http://www.mapillary.com/map/im/bCbj6alBv7HxJdzpzEB-sQ
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> So if you have some extra time and equipment I suggest you strap your
> gpe-enabled camera in your front window or on your roof with some duct tape
> and get started ;-)
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> Regards,
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> Ragnvald
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> PS If you find some Mapillary stretches in Dar it is a good chance I did
> those as well.
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Thank You

L.Aldridge
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