Hello, geo***kers! Forwarding this from UK academic tech scene. Providing guidance here might help set funding policies, direction of future Calls for Proposals and so on... hence the fwd.
cheers, Dan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: JISC TechWatch: Open call for report on data mash-ups and future of mapping Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:57:04 GMT From: Paul Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Paul Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Data mash-ups and the future of mapping JISC Technology and Standards Watch (TechWatch) has issued an open call for a forthcoming report on data mash-ups and the future of mapping. There is a growing interest in the use of geospatial and geographical information in combination with Web-based information sources and services. This has been driven by the emergence of new and low-cost mapping technologies and increasing consumer interest in 'Web 2.0'-style, user-generated content through products such as Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth. JISC TechWatch plans to publish a report which explores the emerging issues associated with such geo-spatial data mash-ups and investigates the future of mapping. The report will examine the trade-offs between the more traditional provision of geographical information systems and their associated standards, and the newer, Web 2.0 style of working with open data and mash-ups. It will also review emerging technologies and standards in this area and discuss the implications for higher education and research. Anyone interested in getting involved, either as a potential author or peer reviewer, should contact Gaynor Backhouse, the project manager, by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Further information on the open call can be found on the TechWatch website: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/services/services_techwatch/techwatch/Copy%20of%20techwatch_ic_reports2008_open.aspx Intelligent Content Limited 24 Heathcoat Building Nottingham Science and Technology Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2QJ t: +44 (0)115 922 4600 w: www.intelligentcontent.co.uk Read my blog at: http://techlun.ch Intelligent Content Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales, with the registration number 05081330. VAT registration no: 934 7013 33 _______________________________________________ Geowanking mailing list [email protected] http://lists.burri.to/mailman/listinfo/geowanking
