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=== Mission === | === Mission === | ||
| − | + | The main mission of Thai OSGeo Chapter is to complement and strengthen the efforts of OSGeo in increasing awareness about available Open Source Geospatial solutions and stimulating adoption in education, industry, government and non-profit organizations in Thailand. In order to fulfil its mission, the Thai OSGeo Chapter aims to; | |
| − | The main mission of Thai OSGeo Chapter is to complement and strengthen the efforts of OSGeo in increasing awareness about available | ||
| − | Open Source Geospatial solutions and stimulating adoption in education, industry, government and non-profit organizations in Thailand. | ||
| − | In order to fulfil its mission, the Thai OSGeo Chapter aims to; | ||
* Promote OSGeo and Open Source Geospatial Software tools | * Promote OSGeo and Open Source Geospatial Software tools | ||
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=== Objectives === | === Objectives === | ||
| − | Development: | + | <b>Development:</b> |
* follow up on Thai language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc. | * follow up on Thai language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc. | ||
* development of toolkit for customized and localised geospatial solutions. | * development of toolkit for customized and localised geospatial solutions. | ||
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* improve an enhance existing free/open source geospatial software | * improve an enhance existing free/open source geospatial software | ||
| − | POCs ('''P'''roof '''O'''f '''C'''oncepts): | + | <b>POCs ('''P'''roof '''O'''f '''C'''oncepts):</b> |
* free/opensource based GIS demos | * free/opensource based GIS demos | ||
* Collaborative platforms for participatory governance | * Collaborative platforms for participatory governance | ||
| − | Regional Events: | + | <b>Regional Events:</b> |
* Workshops and Training sessions for | * Workshops and Training sessions for | ||
** comp science students/teachers | ** comp science students/teachers | ||
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* Demonstrations | * Demonstrations | ||
| − | Communication: | + | <b>Communication:</b> |
* Networking Local Communities related to geo-issues | * Networking Local Communities related to geo-issues | ||
* Mailing Lists | * Mailing Lists | ||
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<b>Thai OSGeo Chapter Coordinators</b><br> | <b>Thai OSGeo Chapter Coordinators</b><br> | ||
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<b>Prototyping, Localization, PoC Committee </b><br> | <b>Prototyping, Localization, PoC Committee </b><br> | ||
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Dr. David A. Hastings (hastingsd at un dot org<br> | Dr. David A. Hastings (hastingsd at un dot org<br> | ||
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== '''Initial Membership''' == | == '''Initial Membership''' == | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 19 September 2006
Thai Chapter of OSGeo
About Thai OSGeo Chapter
The Thai OSGeo Chapter is formed to fulfill the mission and objectives described in this document. Thai OSGeo Chapter will earnestly follow the Local Chapter Guidelines stipulated by OSGeo and cooperate closely with OSGeo Board in promoting the use and development of OSGeo projects in Thailand. The Thai OSGeo Chapter will strive to serve anyone interested in Open Source Geospatial Solutions and related issues, and to cover all the activities associated with the application, development and promotion of Open Source Geospatial solutions in Thailand.
Mission
The main mission of Thai OSGeo Chapter is to complement and strengthen the efforts of OSGeo in increasing awareness about available Open Source Geospatial solutions and stimulating adoption in education, industry, government and non-profit organizations in Thailand. In order to fulfil its mission, the Thai OSGeo Chapter aims to;
- Promote OSGeo and Open Source Geospatial Software tools
- Support activities of Open Source Geospatial Software communities in Thailand
- Software Localization and Customization
- Development of prototype applications to demonstrate Open Source geospatial capabilities to local and regional audiences
- Software Packaging and Customization forThai users
- Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents
- Support Open standards and Open access to geospatial data in Thailand
Objectives
Development:
- follow up on Thai language support in various free/opensource GIS tools like GRASS, MapServer etc.
- development of toolkit for customized and localised geospatial solutions.
- development of prototype to showcase capabilities of free/open source geospatial software
- improve an enhance existing free/open source geospatial software
POCs (Proof Of Concepts):
- free/opensource based GIS demos
- Collaborative platforms for participatory governance
Regional Events:
- Workshops and Training sessions for
- comp science students/teachers
- geology/geography/civil engineering students and teachers
- others
- Special Lectures
- Demonstrations
Communication:
- Networking Local Communities related to geo-issues
- Mailing Lists
- Wiki
Thai OSGeo Chapter Officers
Thai OSGeo Representative
Dr Phisan Santitamnont
Department of Survey Engineering
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkokr, Thailand
E-Mail: phisan_chula at yahoo dot com
Thai OSGeo Chapter Coordinators
Add two names here
Prototyping, Localization, PoC Committee
Chairpersons
Add two names here
Regional Events Committee
Chairpersons
Add two names here
Education and Training Committee
Chairpersons
Add two names here
Advisors
Dr. David A. Hastings (hastingsd at un dot org
Add more Advisors here
Initial Membership
- Add your name here
Links
- GRASS GIS mirror Thailand - http://www.hpcc.nectec.or.th/grass/index.php
- Add more free/open source geoinformatics related links here