China Chapter Report 2007

China Local Chapter

• Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
• Contact name: Gao Ang

Key Accomplishments

• Held regular meeting of OSGeo China chapter.
• Put forward the activities of OSGeo China such as giving lectures for the Chinese University students.
• Modify GRASS commands for data processing and analysis to C-API functions.
• Build another GRASS GUI for Linux and Windows based on QT using C-APIs, similar to QGIS and ArcMAP.
• Research and analysis Ingres database and try to enhance spatial extension.
• Start open source project JavaPWS to implement the OGC-WPS Specification.
• Publish three articles about Open Source GIS at <Programmer> magzine in Chnese.
• Google Group Mail list for OSGeo China Members.

Areas for Improvement

• We should organize open party for the technical discussion.
• We should introduce OSGeo in more areas as meetings, magazines and events.
• We should contact with other Asia countries related with OSGeo.

Opportunities to Help

• We are looking for more opportunities for cooperate and communication.
• Encourage more people to join the OSGeo China mailing lists.
• Make contribution for the local open source project related with GIS.

Outlook for 2008

• Improve our presence in China, especially during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
• Formalize the OSGeo China Local Chapter.
• Publish more articles in magazines related with Free GIS.
• Make plans to give lectures for the university student.