Hey Folks, Two things.
1. I am looking for people interested in developing existing open source software for use in Search and Rescue. Specifically interested in mapping, but personnel management is definitely a part of that. One example of using GRASS in a SAR scenario includes http://www.swcp.com/~russo/080103/ A personally management software package that includes mapserver, GDAL, maptools and proj4 named E-GADS is found here http://e-gads.sourceforge.net/ . This project is pretty dead from 2004 but the developer says the code is stable and a patch was updated in 2007. Perhaps a general OPEN SOURCE SAR list would be beneficial for other fringe projects. Essentially the group would focus on two parts. Continuing development of SAR specific applications like E-GADs would be one. This might include customizing interfaces and increasing functionality and ensuring interoperability. Also of course documentation would be required. The other would be adding SAR specific functionality to existing GIS packages. This would include SIMPLE interfaces through GRASS/QGIS to run specific scripts (python or other). Also, of utmost import is customization of user interface that can be used by a non-techie volunteer at 3am in the morning after 1 litre of coffee. The group would probably focus on OSGEO mapping solutions (GRASS/QGIS) as well as other software that has ties to OSGEO packages. If you're interested, let me know. There is also a discussion thread on the GRASS users list. 2. Is there a place in OSGEO to house such a mailing list? Cheers
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