VTLUUG OpenStreetMap Mapathon:2015-05-06

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Date, Time and Location

  • Date: Wednesday May 6th
  • Time: 6pm - 9pm
  • Location: McBryde East entrance
  • This event will be held rain or shine

What we will be doing

We will be working to update the OpenStreeMap of the Virginia Tech campus. If you would like to know more about what OpenStreetMap is, you can read more here and here. You can view the current OpenStreetMap of the campus here.

This mapathon, along with updating some clearly out of data construction areas, will have a Hokie Privacy theme.

Goals

  • Document locations of surveillance camera locations
  • Update the construction area on Perry St.
  • Document locations of any sensors designed for surveillance
  • Document locations of new trash cans and bike racks etc around campus

What you will need

  • Yourself (required)
  • Pen or pencil (Should have extras on hand)
  • GPS enabled smartphone or any handheld GPS unit
  • Handheld radio (only if you are a licensed ham operator)
  • Notebook, clipboard or device for taking notes
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