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Download a complete Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Mapathon from Training and Event Materials.
- How to Host a Mapathon Event Planning Edition - Missing Maps
Planning for a mapathon typically requires several weeks of...
- How to Host a Mapathon Event Planning Edition - Missing Maps
Download the complete Step-by-Step Guide to Hosting a Mapathon. You can also download the Missing Maps logo in common formats, as well as a customizable logo to make one for your community! Tabletop guide for the HOT Tasking Manager is here. The toolkit for running a MapSwipe event is here.
Planning for a mapathon typically requires several weeks of advance notice in order to coordinate and prepare for the event. The following sections will outline the steps for planning: 1. Planning Checklist 2. Event Day Checklist 3. Post-Mapathon Wrap Up 4. How the Missing Maps Team Can Help 5. Resources 1.Planning Checklist
Missing Maps is a collaborative project in which volunteers help map areas around the world missing from or underrepresented on maps in order to help in disaster relief efforts. We use OpenStreetMap because all data and underlying maps are free and available to download for anyone.
27 mar 2019 · During a Mapathon, you will trace satellite imagery to identify buildings, residential areas and streets. Later, people with local knowledge will add more detail to the map. But from the moment you click Save, the data will be freely available to NGOs and anyone who needs it.
25 lut 2018 · The Missing Maps relies heavily on mapping parties to trace areas of interest and to do data editing and uploading following field mapping activities. These parties are sometimes organised by NGOs, but are often organised by independent volunteers.
12 gru 2017 · The university community is also becoming increasingly active in initiating and running their own Mapathons. This page is a place for students and university Missing Mapathon organisors (and potential organisers!) to share resources, guidance and experience.
