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* Local web site was set up [http://www.nmosgeo.org/ New Mexico OSGeo] | * Local web site was set up [http://www.nmosgeo.org/ New Mexico OSGeo] | ||
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* Definitely going to offer Metadata Manipulator and several other utilities for download on website | * Definitely going to offer Metadata Manipulator and several other utilities for download on website | ||
* Will attempt to regularize meetings monthly or bimonthly starting in summer | * Will attempt to regularize meetings monthly or bimonthly starting in summer | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:32, 24 February 2008
New Mexico OSGeo Chapter
- Annual Report: Jan-Dec 2007
- Contact Name: Zack Stauber
Key Accomplishments
- Chapter was founded with seven members
- Local web site was set up New Mexico OSGeo
- Area of focus were defined:
- User support group for New Mexicans and attendees of the New Mexico Geographic Information Council (NMGIC) semiannual meetings
- Authoring of software needed by members
- Hosting of existing projects with no home
- Beta of Metadata Manipulator for populating large amounts of metadata was written, being tested on new topographic data acquired in New Mexico and aerial photography acquired in Texas.
- Python scripts for cataloging data hosted by the Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) were written and put into use.
Areas for Improvement
- Still getting chapter website/SVN repository off the ground
- Need to recruit more members
- Need to raise awareness of OS applications used by well-known local businesses, utilities, government agencies
Opportunities to Help
- Once SVN repository is off the ground a member could make a template for project pages, one project per web page
- Members can upload their own scripts and utilities that to have a home for distribution
Outlook for 2008
- Definitely going to offer Metadata Manipulator and several other utilities for download on website
- Will attempt to regularize meetings monthly or bimonthly starting in summer