Training content
1. OpenStreetMap: Structure, data structure, organization and communication in the community
A basic understanding of the project is essential for the effective and correct use of OpenStreetMap (OSM). Anyone who edits data in OpenStreetMap is inevitably part of this project and therefore needs to understand the basic structures and rules. Therefore, the first part is used to convey an understanding of how data is transformed from simple lines to detailed hiking trails, for example, and what information can be edited.
It also explains the rules that need to be followed, the role of the community behind OpenStreetMap and the associated responsibilities, guidelines and communication channels.
2. Use and adaptation of OpenStreetMap data: Who uses the data and how? Concrete data processing in the OpenStreetMap database.
OSM serves as the basis for numerous routing and mapping applications and can directly influence the display and route selection of many providers through suitable processing steps and data. For effective processing, the focus is initially on the use of OSM data by routing and mapping applications. This involves looking at the information that is displayed on the maps and which has an influence on route selection. For example, can a specific route be removed from the map or are planned routes routed around protected areas?
These practical applications and others will be explained and worked on together in the OSM database.
3. Tools for editing and using OSM. Outlook (Google Maps) for the future and open questions.
Researching and using OSM data without technical support requires a considerable amount of working time and thus valuable resources due to the enormous number of paths, points, areas and attributes.However, some of the tools associated with the OSM database can serve as valuable aids. wichtigsten Tools vorgestellt und angewendet. Abschließend wird ein Ausblick auf die Entwicklung des OSM-Projekts gegeben und die Einordnung dieser Datenbank in die generelle Welt der globalen Geodatenbanken vorgenommen.
About OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is one of the most relevant databases for use in navigation and especially in digital leisure planning.Tour platforms and map applications generally use this global and georeferenced data as the basis for their maps and routing applications.
OpenStreetMap is an open community project, which means that anyone can edit the data and use it for their own applications (including commercially). This results in opportunities and challenges for work in activity management.
With a good data basis, prohibited routes, areas and activities can be mapped to a certain extent. With one-time maintenance, information can be displayed on the many different platforms (Outdooractive, Komoot, Bergfex etc.). Due to the decentralized community structure of OSM, some important guidelines and special communication must be observed when handling the data.
Duration: 8 Std (2Blöcke á 4 Std)
Price: 1.800 € (Mitglieder erhalten einen Rabatt von 40%)
Date: individual arragement
Venue: Online – MS-Teams
Others: maximum group size is 20 people
Feedback on the training, Karolin Zsak – Donau – Auen National Park
“In my opinion, what makes Digitize the Planet’s OSM course stand out is that, as an employee of a protected area administration, you feel very much understood and taken on board. The challenges, interests and requirements of protected area administrations were taken on board and considered right from the start. There was no doubt that the lecturer has been personally involved with these for a long time and at the same time has the necessary technical know-how in dealing with OSM, but also about the rules of conduct and motives of the community behind OSM, which are very important here.”
“The insights into the structure and community of OSM gained in the course help us to get a quick overview of the data in the protected area and, in the event of conflicts, to weigh up different solutions against each other and to be able to choose from a certain repertoire.”