Hi Sunil,
Thanks for the response.
I would prefer to go for a standalone GPS unit like the Garmin eTrex 20
because I can use it under any weather conditions (which can get
difficult with a smartphone).
While living in Uran, my primary task would be to perform mapping
activities during the three seasons which present themselves as harsh
environmental conditions, i.e. extreme heat, heavy rains and bitter
winters (no snow though).
So, suppose if I purchase the Garmin eTrex 20 and use it for logging
data, would there be any way to;
1. move data off the unit and onto my Chromebook via USB?
2. convert the acquired data to be usable with OSM?
3. easily upload that data to OSM?
Basically, since there are just a few local apps under a Chromebook,
would there be any web service which can convert the data acquired from
the GPS unit to the one which is accepted by OSM?
Thanks,
~Mayuresh
On 2015-07-23 02:42 PM, Sunil K wrote:
Dear Mayuresh,
I would suggest to go for samsung tablet, or Moto G than going for a
standalone GPS like Garmin or TomTom( because cost vs accuracy is
better in the case of former, based on my experiance from 2010 now it
may be different).
I dont know how good is bluetooth or USB connected GPS (which can be
connected to your chromebook directly)
The only important think is GPS should be able to lock without 2G or
3G network, in a remote location sometimes this is crucial. Another
think is battery life with GPS(with and without screen on).
You could use apps like osmtracker to get gpx trail and way points,
Navit or OsmAnd(could also be used for tracking) for existing map.
There is a OSM editor vespucci but I don't know how good it is.
br
Sunil
On 07/23/2015 01:18 PM, Mayuresh Kathe wrote:
Hello,
I tried to keep this off list as much as I could, but it would be
improper to harangue just one person with newbie type questions.
:-)
I am basically from Mumbai, but also have a certain amount of
presence in a nearby hamlet called Uran (65Kms south east of
Mumbai).
I checked out the map for that region on OSM and found very few
details.
Given the fact that I would be spending a month there, once in
every 2 months (making it around 4 months a year), I would like to
invest time in helping map that region.
I have been advised to take a look at "JOSM" as an editor, but
found "iD" to be a lot better for my current situation, i.e. only
portable is a Google Chromebook.
I solicit advice on the GPS equipment I would need (I don't use a
smartphone).
Would you be kind enough to recommend a decent, low-cost GPS unit
for acquiring data which can be easily used with OSM?
Thanks,
~Mayuresh
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