RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Best software for making TMS tiles
If I understand your question correctly, then teh concept you are describing is commonly known as seeding the cache. Probably any other tile caching software out there has a seeding utility. The script that comes with http://tilecache.org/ runs fine, the one in http://code.google.com/p/mod-geocache/ is awsome, but has some minor bugs, that will certainly ironed out soon. Peter R3 GIS Srl - GmbH http://www.r3-gis.com Peter web...@pl.net wrote Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Best software for making TMS tiles Date: 29.03.2011 06:42 I havent been able to figure out how to turn a QGIS map into tiles. The reason i want to do this is because our hardware isnt capable fo running a wms (low ram, hdd), but with a bit of hodge and podge we can host the TMS tiles using S3. The only options ive been able to find so far are: qgis, mapserver export to mapfile qgis, quantamnik, mapnik. Both involve setting up variations of WMS which seems overkill to me. With mapserver how would i tell it to just do the render and forget the whole wms thing. With mapnik, that should work but the version in Debian Lenny is really old, and im not sure if it will work at all. The thing is Qgis has a lot of raster rendering tools, like save as image, which saves the screen area and includes a world file but doesnt allow you to set the resolution, print composer which does allow you to set the resolution, but doesnt save a world file and includes borders and stuff, and doesnt save a world file. I feel the function im looking for is there but hiding? Save map as geotiff... Then i can use gdal2tiles to make the pyramid. Actually it might be a rather large geotiff, maybe a direct to tiles approach is better. Peter ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers
On Mar 28, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Alex Mandel wrote: On 03/28/2011 05:43 PM, Bob Kerstetter wrote: Hello, Is this the correct list for asking newbie questions? For example, I am using the decklogs from a 1940s US Navy cruiser to trace its journey's from 1942 through 1945. I know how to enter coordinates, draw lines and load maps, but where do I obtain a specific map? I need one covering the entire Pacific Ocean as it was defined during that era. I would like the map to show the Pacific and all of its islands, including small areas such as Yap and Ulithe, for example. I would also like to have a layer showing the geographic structures on the Pacific floor, such as the IBM arc. Do resources such as these exist, or do I need to create my own? I have searched the Web for answers but really don't know enough to enter search criteria correctly. snip could you please clarify what software you are using so we can direct you to the more appropriate list on that? I am using Quantum GIS on Mac OS X. Of the course the other approach is to more generally ask what software should you be using for your particular use case. Is QGIS the correct software to use? It allows me to plot locations and draw line between them. Personally if you know where to access a paper reproduction I would say digitize it, georeference it and use that as your base map. How do you georeference a map? I have paper maps. Enjoy, Alex ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] Für Kurzentschlossene: FOSSGIS 2011 - Treffen der GIS Co mmunity in Heidelberg vom 5.-7. April 2011
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, nun sind es nur noch wenige Tage bis zur FOSSGIS Konferenz in Heidelberg. Für Kurzentschlossene besteht auch jetzt noch die Möglichkeit zur Anmeldung. Neuigkeiten und Hintergründe zu Technologien des Geo-Webs / GIS-Applikationen mit Freier Software und Freien Daten werden vom 5.-7. April 2011 in Heidelberg präsentiert. Die größte deutschsprachige Anwenderkonferenz für Freie Geo-Informationssysteme und Freie Geodaten wird 2011 wieder einen zusätzlichen Schwerpunkt zu OpenStreetMap haben. Der Themenbogen spannt sich von fußgängerbezogener Datenaufbereitung in OSM über Geodateninfrastrukturen bishin zu Technologien zur Prozessierung von umfangreichen Geodaten und spiegelt damit den Trend der steigenden Durchdringung des Internets mit Karten und Geodaten wider. In mehr als 60 Vorträgen für Einsteiger und Experten, Hands-On Workshops und Anwendertreffen erhalten die Besucher Einblick in aktuelle Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Neuigkeiten von Softwareprojekten, die derartige Anwendungen ermöglichen. Über die gleichzeitig stattfindende Firmenausstellung ist ein direkter Kontakt zu Dienstleistern, die professionelle Unterstützung bieten, möglich. Zusätzlich zum fachlich orientieren Austausch in Community-Sessions und Entwicklertreffen findet ein Social-Event statt, um den Austausch aller Beteiligten - vom Benutzer über Entwickler und Mapper bis zum Entscheider - zu intensivieren, um gegenseitig von Ideen und Herausforderungen zu lernen. Die Konferenzgebühr beträgt für die gesamten drei Konferenztage 120,- . Auch in diesem Jahr können wieder zahlreiche Workshops besucht werden für die eine Teilnahmegebühr von 100,- je Teilnehmer und Workshop erhoben wird. Workshop-Teilnehmer erhalten eine Teilnahmebestätigung für die besuchten Workshops. Die Einnahmen gehen wie auch in den Jahren zuvor vollständig in die Finanzierung der Konferenz ein. Das Anmeldeformular und andere organisatorische Informationen befinden sich auf der Konferenzseite http://www.fossgis.de/konferenz/2011/. Die FOSSGIS Konferenz 2011 wird vom gemeinnützigen Verein FOSSGIS e.V, der OpenStreetMap Community und der Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) in Zusammenarbeit mit der Abteilung für Geoinformatik des Geographischen Institut der Universität Heidelberg veranstaltet. Weitere Informationen: * zur Konferenz http://www.fossgis.de/konferenz/2011/ * zu den Veranstaltern * FOSSGIS e.V. http://www.fossgis.de * OSGeo Foundation http://www.osgeo.org/switchuilocale/de?destination=home * Deutschsprachige OSM Community http://www.openstreetmap.de * Abteilung für Geoinformatik des Geographischen Institut der Universität Heidelberg http://giscience.uni-hd.de/ Mit freundlichen Grüßen Das FOSSGIS Orga-Team -- Mit freundlichen Grüßen Astrid Emde -- FOSSGIS Konferenz 2011 5.-7. April 2011 in Heidelberg http://www.fossgis.de/konferenz/2011 Astrid Emde WhereGroup GmbH Co.KG Eifelstraße 7 53119 Bonn Germany Fon: +49(0)228 90 90 38 - 19 Fax: +49(0)228 90 90 38 - 11 astrid.e...@wheregroup.com www.wheregroup.com Amtsgericht Bonn, HRA 6788 --- Komplementärin: WhereGroup Verwaltungs GmbH vertreten durch: Olaf Knopp, Peter Stamm --- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers
Bob, You might want to look at the Perry-Castaneda Library, University of Texas at Austin. Here is a link to their historical maps. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/index.html There are actually a ton of WWII era maps of the Pacific. According the the FAQ, most of the maps are in the Public Domain. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/faq.html (Of course, verify that the terms of use match your needs.) You may have to georeference the maps yourself. David. -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Alex Mandel Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 9:28 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers On 03/28/2011 05:43 PM, Bob Kerstetter wrote: Hello, Is this the correct list for asking newbie questions? For example, I am using the decklogs from a 1940s US Navy cruiser to trace its journey's from 1942 through 1945. I know how to enter coordinates, draw lines and load maps, but where do I obtain a specific map? I need one covering the entire Pacific Ocean as it was defined during that era. I would like the map to show the Pacific and all of its islands, including small areas such as Yap and Ulithe, for example. I would also like to have a layer showing the geographic structures on the Pacific floor, such as the IBM arc. Do resources such as these exist, or do I need to create my own? I have searched the Web for answers but really don't know enough to enter search criteria correctly. If this is not the correct list, please excuse me. Thank you. Bob Hi Bob, Yes, this is a great place for people new to Open Source Geospatial to ask for some direction on where to find help. But no, this probably isn't the right place to ask about a specific computer application. However the direction we send you is going to be based on which software you were referring to in your post, could you please clarify what software you are using so we can direct you to the more appropriate list on that? Of the course the other approach is to more generally ask what software should you be using for your particular use case? That sort of question is very appropriate for this list. I find the question of finding period accurate maps of WWII in a digital form a very intriguing question, and would love to hear what others have to say on the topic. Personally if you know where to access a paper reproduction I would say digitize it, georeference it and use that as your base map. Enjoy, Alex ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Finding position based on horizon profile?
On 28 March 2011 16:48, Michael P. Gerlek m...@flaxen.com wrote: Consider the following hypothetical problem: Assume we have a good elevation data set for a large region of the earth -- say, an entire mountain range. Now let's say we have a photograph taken from the ground, the horizon of which shows the profile of a couple of the mountains in that range. Can you tell me where the photograph was taken from? Any pointers to research in this area would be appreciated. I think that http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ does some of what you want. I'm on a very slow hotel internet connection so I can't actually get it to load just now. But my Delicious tags seem to indicate it's an answer. Ian -- Ian Turton ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Finding position based on horizon profile?
On Mar 29, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Ian Turton wrote: On 28 March 2011 16:48, Michael P. Gerlek m...@flaxen.com wrote: Consider the following hypothetical problem: Assume we have a good elevation data set for a large region of the earth -- say, an entire mountain range. Now let's say we have a photograph taken from the ground, the horizon of which shows the profile of a couple of the mountains in that range. Can you tell me where the photograph was taken from? Any pointers to research in this area would be appreciated. I think that http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ does some of what you want. I'm on a very slow hotel internet connection so I can't actually get it to load just now. But my Delicious tags seem to indicate it's an answer. Yes, that is the one I have been thinking of since the start of this thread. Thanks Ian, for suggesting heywhatsthat.com. It was pointed out either on this list or on geowanking a long time ago, and I just couldn't remember it. It is pretty cool. Puneet. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers
Bob, To georeference your images, you could use an online app like Map Warper: http://warper.geothings.net/ Or, you can use one of the georeferencing plugins for QGIS. Here is a blog post that talks about using QGIS for georeferencing: http://geo.distortions.net/2010/11/georeferencing-with-gdal-17-and-qgis-16.html Here is a .pdf of a lab demo on georeferencing using QGIS. http:// courses.umass.edu/nrc297s/PDFs/Lab_Georeferencing_with_QGIS.pdf For specific help on georeferencing using QGIS, I would contact the QGIS-User list. You can join here: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user David. -Original Message- From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Bob Kerstetter Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:01 AM To: t...@wildintellect.com Cc: OSGeo Discussions Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers On Mar 28, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Alex Mandel wrote: On 03/28/2011 05:43 PM, Bob Kerstetter wrote: Hello, How do you georeference a map? I have paper maps. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Finding position based on horizon profile?
These all are pretty cool, but all seem to work based on knowing the current location, which is is the unknown in Michael's hypothetical problem. But that said some of the tech behind these tools might be useful in comparing photo to a potential reference image. This is a very interesting and intriguing problem. -Steve On 3/29/2011 10:28 AM, Mr. Puneet Kishor wrote: On Mar 29, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Ian Turton wrote: On 28 March 2011 16:48, Michael P. Gerlekm...@flaxen.com wrote: Consider the following hypothetical problem: Assume we have a good elevation data set for a large region of the earth -- say, an entire mountain range. Now let's say we have a photograph taken from the ground, the horizon of which shows the profile of a couple of the mountains in that range. Can you tell me where the photograph was taken from? Any pointers to research in this area would be appreciated. I think that http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ does some of what you want. I'm on a very slow hotel internet connection so I can't actually get it to load just now. But my Delicious tags seem to indicate it's an answer. Yes, that is the one I have been thinking of since the start of this thread. Thanks Ian, for suggesting heywhatsthat.com. It was pointed out either on this list or on geowanking a long time ago, and I just couldn't remember it. It is pretty cool. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] GIS Market data
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi all, A friend of mine asked me about any recent study regarding GIS market related with Free Software (Open Source if you like). Something like daratech market studies[1] or Geoconnexion industry updates but more related with FOSS4G. Any link is appreciated! [1] http://www.daratech.com/index.html - -- Jorge Gaspar Sanz Salinas http://es.osgeo.org http://jorgesanz.net -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.14 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJNkfvfAAoJEAOYD75lvHdB1ggH/ju6luaWb6wr8Zn/73kuc6TW v3DMNrgfQGSn5FBxcPAhnGPRfA/yX1JjzrIh8ZpYyMhiOY94+NavSWQCFzZolbAr iNjmr9nJ3znO/n15Ex8pVqYjg2dvcw9GEyKU70nVzFUbSyoxw47Fx1d1ApxyWeIY 0Qu4PI2ZY32WC+p50tWeZ5yuWDDWke0QF7en5se+kuU7vA8RvzPAtP17VI7PUTWp xHal+6787QDXrn8/oK39qFyun61B59Cwv1LATArRP3CKwnE6I/MS7TF2h2SlObSO W4iROHA891D1e3ZVoRXLG27dVTNfjnvxG31fyx8MXwZSifHROyowUX2IaNz8XhQ= =6JBj -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G 2011 call for papers reminder
Hello everyone, This is just a friendly reminder that the call for papers for FOSS4G 2011 in Denver closes on April 15, so you have a little over two weeks to get abstracts in. The call for presentations is at http://2011.foss4g.org/presentations/. In case you haven't seen them yet, we already have a great lineup of workshops and tutorials scheduled, for more information see http://2011.foss4g.org/workshops/. Cheers, Peter. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Best software for making TMS tiles
On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:41 AM, Peter web...@pl.net wrote: I havent been able to figure out how to turn a QGIS map into tiles. The reason i want to do this is because our hardware isnt capable fo running a wms (low ram, hdd), but with a bit of hodge and podge we can host the TMS tiles using S3. I would recommend compiling a newer version of Mapnik (probably the 0.7.1 release or a 0.7.2-dev checkout from Subversion) and a using seeding script. TileCache's `tilecache_seed.py` works for this, though modifications were required to seed to TMS properly. You can see the necessary changes at https://github.com/ajashton/TileCache -- AJ Ashton ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] osgeo4w installer workaround
Thanks to Matt Wilkie from the osgeo4w list, there is a workaround (some will use it probably as primary :) ) way to get the osgeo packages installed even from those networks that are currently not permitting connection to the main osgeo download server (example is Telecom in Italy). Wrapped up Matt's instructions here: http://jgrasstechtips.blogspot.com/2011/03/osgeo4w-for-impaired-networks.html Ciao, Andrea ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Correct List for Newcomers
The qgis georef plugin is good with a few regrettable UI odditys. (QGIS 1.6 WIN). 1. It essentially uses brute force to distort the raster to try to make your grid control points match. If you know the projection of the source raster then there are better ways see below. 2. A trap for young players is that any method but linear will distort the raster, ie rotate or squish. None of this is made clear by the plugin. 3. For some odd reason you cant paste coords into the UI. Odd because who remembers and types 9 digit numbers. 4. Try to get an accurate vector layer of the same terrain, that has recognizable locations that match your raster, load that up, and then use the from map tool, itll be the easiest way. Now if you know the projection of the source raster, why mess around with it. Use the QGIS | raster | warp tool which warps between two mathematically known projections, and not introduce any more noise, and assigns the source srs, and converts to geotiff all in one action. One newbie to another mate. Theres lots to learn, allow some time or youll find it frustrating. Peter Bob Kerstetter wrote: On Mar 28, 2011, at 9:27 PM, Alex Mandel wrote: On 03/28/2011 05:43 PM, Bob Kerstetter wrote: Hello, Is this the correct list for asking newbie questions? For example, I am using the decklogs from a 1940s US Navy cruiser to trace its journey's from 1942 through 1945. I know how to enter coordinates, draw lines and load maps, but where do I obtain a specific map? I need one covering the entire Pacific Ocean as it was defined during that era. I would like the map to show the Pacific and all of its islands, including small areas such as Yap and Ulithe, for example. I would also like to have a layer showing the geographic structures on the Pacific floor, such as the IBM arc. Do resources such as these exist, or do I need to create my own? I have searched the Web for answers but really don't know enough to enter search criteria correctly. snip could you please clarify what software you are using so we can direct you to the more appropriate list on that? I am using Quantum GIS on Mac OS X. Of the course the other approach is to more generally ask what software should you be using for your particular use case. Is QGIS the correct software to use? It allows me to plot locations and draw line between them. Personally if you know where to access a paper reproduction I would say digitize it, georeference it and use that as your base map. How do you georeference a map? I have paper maps. Enjoy, Alex ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] GIS Market data
There are links to some cross-project comparisons at: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Case_Studies Also we have just released the latest Live DVD with application descriptions here: http://live.osgeo.org On 30/03/11 02:33, Jorge Gaspar Sanz Salinas wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi all, A friend of mine asked me about any recent study regarding GIS market related with Free Software (Open Source if you like). Something like daratech market studies[1] or Geoconnexion industry updates but more related with FOSS4G. Any link is appreciated! [1] http://www.daratech.com/index.html - -- Jorge Gaspar Sanz Salinas http://es.osgeo.org http://jorgesanz.net -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.14 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJNkfvfAAoJEAOYD75lvHdB1ggH/ju6luaWb6wr8Zn/73kuc6TW v3DMNrgfQGSn5FBxcPAhnGPRfA/yX1JjzrIh8ZpYyMhiOY94+NavSWQCFzZolbAr iNjmr9nJ3znO/n15Ex8pVqYjg2dvcw9GEyKU70nVzFUbSyoxw47Fx1d1ApxyWeIY 0Qu4PI2ZY32WC+p50tWeZ5yuWDDWke0QF7en5se+kuU7vA8RvzPAtP17VI7PUTWp xHal+6787QDXrn8/oK39qFyun61B59Cwv1LATArRP3CKwnE6I/MS7TF2h2SlObSO W4iROHA891D1e3ZVoRXLG27dVTNfjnvxG31fyx8MXwZSifHROyowUX2IaNz8XhQ= =6JBj -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Cameron Shorter Geospatial Solutions Manager Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050 Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254 Think Globally, Fix Locally Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source http://www.lisasoft.com ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
