So... "gravel" is already defined in the discussion page.. we can copy that over.
and "loose_gravel" and "compacted_gravel" also have clearly defined definitions... can be copied over. these are 2 sub-types of gravel... alternatively tagged "surface=gravel"; "gravel:type=loose" "gravel:type=compact" the definition of 'dirt' refers primarily to "soil that is on the ground". we can add that in the box. (and 'earth' is another term for 'soil') http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt *surface* earth<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php?title=Tag:surface%3Dearth&action=edit&redlink=1> [image: Image:Mf_way.png] <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Image:Mf_way.png> [image: Image:Mf_area.png] <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Image:Mf_area.png> Probably the same as surface=ground should be change to the same as surface=dirt the current tag list in the chart of 'map features is not adequate. surface <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface> paved / unpaved / asphalt / concrete / paving_stones / cobblestone / metal / wood / grass_paver / gravel / pebblestone / grass / ground / earth / dirt / mud / sand / ice_road [image: way]<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Image:Mf_way.png> Apply to all types of highways. If the tag is not present, it is assumed surface<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface> =paved<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php?title=Tag:surface%3Dpaved&action=edit&redlink=1>, excepted for highway <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:highway>= footway <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway%3Dfootway> and highway <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:highway>=track<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway%3Dtrack>. (sealed/unsealed outside UK). it needs to be broken down into it's own category above that all the other main tags have, by actually showing the surface as 18 rows, is a lot smarter. :) ... and it is NOT assumed surface=paved. .. we don't ASSUME :) .. instead we have "If no other values of surface is listed, the default value is "surface=paved" ... but actually, it should be "surface=undefined", as the default value if none are listed. I think using the simple definition from wikipedia or wikitionary for each of the missing definitions should be fine. Anyway, i don't know how to add in more rows with a new sub section. I have not no heard any objections to this yet. So it would be great to see this moved forward. Cheers, Sam Twitter: @Acrosscanada Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sam.vekemans On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 7:13 PM, Courtland Yockey < [email protected]> wrote: > Thread: Sam Vekemans (12/08/2009) > Craig Wallace (12/08/2009) > Sam > Vekemans (12/08/2009) > > Regarding excerpt: > > > Yes, that is exactly what i am referring too. > > We ALSO need to have a special wiki page (that lists each of these > things, > > and how they are rendered, and used. This will alleviate the problem. > > Since these 3 or 6 other values are common, it should be easy to make > pages > > for each of them and put 'status=in use'. > > > > Having these values (this goes with many other 'values') listed as just a > > short description on a chart is not good enough. Each value needs to be > > properly defined, with rendering examples and pictures. Otherwise, we > can > > continue talking about air, until the mars rovers stop working. > > > > New content: > A starting point would be to properly populate the table at > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface rather than starting a new > set of Wiki pages right off. Thereafter, this page could be whittled down > to a navigational aid to detailed treatments of particular values as > needed. > --ceyocke > > > _______________________________________________ > talk mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk >
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