Thank you all for your advice. I was really confused when They reaised The question for accuracy. I told them that OSM tracker has accuracy of 5m and They told me that They Want better accuracy like 1M.
Gertrude On Feb 29, 2016 6:28 PM, "Pete Masters" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi guys, just to add my tuppence worth... > > > When we use field papers, we find it really useful to use them in > conjunction with OSMAnd. The data you see is the same on the phone and the > paper and so, using the gps locator on the phone, points recorded on field > papers are that much more accurate. > > > You can even display your feel paper grid over the map in OSMand (it's a > bit fiddly, but not too hard). Details, here: > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Field_Papers#How_to_use_with_OsmAnd > > > Hope that helps... > > > Pete > <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Field_Papers#How_to_use_with_OsmAnd> > Field Papers - OpenStreetMap Wiki > <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Field_Papers#How_to_use_with_OsmAnd> > wiki.openstreetmap.org > Field Papers is a web-based tool for easily creating a printable map atlas > for anywhere in the world that you can print and add notes to. It is one > way to edit ... > > > > > Pete Masters > Missing Maps Project Coordinator > MSF UK > phone: +44 7921 781 518 > skype: pedrito1414 > twitter: @pedrito1414 <https://twitter.com/pedrito1414> > > @theMissingMaps <https://twitter.com/TheMissingMaps> > https://www.facebook.com/MissingMapsProject > > missingmaps.org <http://www.missingmaps.org/> > msf.org.uk <http://www.msf.org.uk/> > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gertrude Hope <[email protected]> > *Sent:* 29 February 2016 16:20 > *To:* Russell Deffner > *Cc:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [HOT] Fwd: Accuracy ( international women's day) > > > Hi Russ, > > Thank you for your feedback. We are going to map water sources such as > taps, Solid waste dumping areas and toilets. But The houses are not so > spaced. That is why I was asking The best method that can give us accurancy. > On Feb 29, 2016 6:03 PM, "Russell Deffner" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> No problem Gertrude – happy to know I was on the right topic :) >> >> >> >> That is a bit of comparing apples to oranges, you will probably want to >> use both. I don’t use OSMtracker myself, so not sure the specifics, but if >> it’s using cell tower location vs. GPS, then it may not be very good in >> Zambia and will depend on how many cell towers, signal strength, etc. If it >> uses the phone’s GPS (if it has one) then you should be ok. Field papers >> is very ‘low-tech’ – basically you’re sketching on a map which you can then >> upload to trace/edit from – so it’s only as good as the person drawing. You >> might also think about taking pictures to either use in JOSM, or you can >> check out Mapillary (https://www.mapillary.com/) so you can have a >> picture/visual when you get back to the office for editing. >> >> >> >> In general, I would suggest a workflow such as: >> >> - Trace as much ahead of time remotely/using imagery – having major >> roads, bigger/landmark buildings will help navigate/use Field Papers >> >> - Have as many people with OSMtracker or a GPS, etc. recording their >> tracks – great for getting roads, etc. >> >> - Have other people with Field Papers, Mobile collection apps, etc. >> marking things like business details (things hard/impossible to see from >> overhead) and taking pictures >> >> >> >> Then when you go to edit you should use all of the available data to make >> the best map! >> >> >> >> Most importantly, have fun! >> >> =Russ >> >> >> >> Russell Deffner >> >> Email: [email protected] >> >> OSM/Skype: russdeffner >> >> Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) >> >> Web <http://hotosm.org/> | Wiki >> <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_Team> | Blog >> <http://hotosm.org/updates> | Contact >> <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_Team#Communication> >> | Donate <http://hotosm.org/donate> >> >> >> >> *From:* Gertrude Hope [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Monday, February 29, 2016 8:54 AM >> *To:* Russell Deffner >> *Cc:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* RE: [HOT] Fwd: Accuracy ( international women's day) >> >> >> >> Hi Russ, >> >> Thank you for getting back. We are going to map in The field and some >> people questioned The accuracy of OSMtracker for it is what we are going tp >> use. >> >> Which is more accurate between fieldpapers and OSMtracker? >> >> Gertrude >> >> On Feb 29, 2016 5:49 PM, "Russell Deffner" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Gertrude, >> >> >> >> I am not quite sure what kind of ‘accuracy tools’ you’re asking about. >> It sounds like you will be mapping in the field? If so, GPS units are going >> to be your best bet (unless you have access to professional survey >> equipment). We often supply our field missions with Garmin Etrex-20 units ( >> http://sites.garmin.com/en-US/etrex/). We also often employ field papers >> to go along with/in-replacement of GPS (http://fieldpapers.org/). >> >> >> >> There are also many mobile applications for survey/field-data-collection, >> I think this is a good place to start: >> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Software#Mobile_Devices >> >> >> >> Let me know if that’s not what you’re asking, >> >> =Russ >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Gertrude Hope [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Monday, February 29, 2016 8:41 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [HOT] Fwd: Accuracy ( international women's day) >> >> >> >> Can anyone tell us The tools we can use for accuracy in Mapping. >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: "Gertrude Hope" <[email protected]> >> Date: Feb 29, 2016 5:54 AM >> Subject: Accuracy ( international women's day) >> To: <[email protected]> >> >> We are orgainising an event on 8th March women's Day in Zambia. We would >> like to know The best tool that can give us accuracy, Cause we are going to >> map sanitation I.e toilets, water taps and waste in a slum Where The plots >> and toilets are close to each other. >> >> Thank you >> OSM Zambia >> Gertrude >> OSM name: TrudyHope >> Skype: Trudy.hope2 >> +260967020779 >> > > > Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) > Lower Ground Floor, Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London EC4A 1AB > Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 6600 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7404 4466 > > Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an independent > international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid > in more than 60 countries. > > Discuss, debate and get the latest news from MSF: > *Online* > <http://www.msf.org.uk/?utm_campaign=msfemails&utm_source=emailfooter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=home> > | *Facebook* <http://www.facebook.com/msf.english> | *Instagram* > <http://instagram.com/doctorswithoutborders/> | *Twitter* > <http://twitter.com/msf_uk> | *Youtube* > <http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCId9tO5LYlJKgNQKEzgjYOg?sub_confirmation=1> > | *Subscribe to emails* > <http://www.msf.org.uk/sign-up-for-msf-uk-emails?utm_campaign=msfemails&utm_source=emailfooter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=emailsignup> > > *Donate to MSF UK* > <http://www.msf.org.uk/make-a-donation?utm_campaign=msfemails&utm_source=emailfooter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=donate> > > MSF (UK) is a company limited by guarantee | English Charity Reg > No.1026588 | English Registration No. 2853011 > >
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