At the last GeoBase Steering Committee meeting we discussed ideas on how GeoBase and Open StreetMap could work together to each others advantage. We believe that each group has its strengths and that by supporting each other we can both benefit.
Now that it appears that the import of the GeoBase data into OSM is progressing well we would like to discuss the possibility of OSM helping with the maintenance of the GeoBase road network. As you are well aware there are a lot of roads in the GeoBase data base. The maintenance of these roads is a significant undertaking that is being performed by all the provinces and many of the municipalities, as well. Probably the most difficult part of any mapping maintenance program is the detection of the errors and changes that need to be reflected in the data base. We think that the members of OSM are in a position to assist in the change detection for the road network and would like to get a feel for their interest in contributing change notices to GeoBase. These change notices would potentially be used in a couple of ways. They could be redistributed through GeoBase to inform all other users that there has been changes detected and what those changes are. The second use would be to identify where our mapping crews and contractors should direct their attention in updating the NRN as part of the ongoing maintenance program. I have posted this to the talk-ca list to initiate a discussion between the OSM members and GeoBase. I invite interested persons to write me directly or through the list with any comments or questions. I also accept calls at the phone numbers below if you would prefer a verbal conversation. I will take the results of this conversation to the next meeting of the steering committee in mid-April and then we, GeoBase and OSM, can work out how (and if) to proceed. Also, for clarity - Whether or not we all proceed with this idea will have absolutely no impact on the availability of the GeoBase data to OSM. Access will continue on the free and unrestricted use plan as identified in the GeoBase license in either case. I look forward to your replies. Mike Mepham Federal/Provincial/Territorial Liaison GeoConnections Program Natural Resources Canada E-Mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Ottawa Regina Phone: (613) 992-8549 (306) 780-3634 Fax: (613) 947-2410 (306) 780-5191 Address: 06Ath Floor, Room. 646R 615 Booth Street Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0E9 100 Central Park Place 2208 Scarth Street Regina, SK Canada S4P 2J6
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