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| − | '''The New Mexico OSGeo chapter is a collaboration envisioned by members from | + | '''The New Mexico OSGeo chapter is a collaboration envisioned by members from commercial, local government, and academic institutions in Albuquerque, NM.''' |
* We would like any user or developer of geospatial software in New Mexico who believes in the advantages of open source to join our numbers. If you are not familiar with open source, check out some of the links below | * We would like any user or developer of geospatial software in New Mexico who believes in the advantages of open source to join our numbers. If you are not familiar with open source, check out some of the links below | ||
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** [http://dreamsongs.com/IHE/ Innovation Happens Elsewhere (the whole book)] | ** [http://dreamsongs.com/IHE/ Innovation Happens Elsewhere (the whole book)] | ||
** [http://www.revolution-os.com/ Revolution OS (movie form)] | ** [http://www.revolution-os.com/ Revolution OS (movie form)] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/events/2006-04-10-12/ Open Source and Sustainability] | ||
* Our core members are in Albuquerque, but one of our primary reasons for formation is to collaborate with people everywhere who are interested in contributing to our projects. | * Our core members are in Albuquerque, but one of our primary reasons for formation is to collaborate with people everywhere who are interested in contributing to our projects. | ||
* Our primary language is English but we welcome members to work in or translate projects into Spanish or any of the various American Indian languages in the Southwest. | * Our primary language is English but we welcome members to work in or translate projects into Spanish or any of the various American Indian languages in the Southwest. | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
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| + | '''Our web site is still in formation, but you can view its development [http://209.126.150.147:8081/nmosgeo here]''' | ||
== Mission == | == Mission == | ||
'''In addition to OSGeo's general mission, the local New Mexico chapter aims to:''' | '''In addition to OSGeo's general mission, the local New Mexico chapter aims to:''' | ||
| − | * Provide a central server to host open source geospatial projects. Projects must be open source (or equivalent | + | * Provide a central server to host open source geospatial projects. Projects must be open source (or equivalent rights) to be hosted, but do not have to be polished software applications. They can be useful algorithms, scripts, spreadsheets, or other tools for using geospatial data. |
* Provide a network for collaboration between our developers and experts and users around the world, including contact information for our members, mailing lists, and discussion boards. | * Provide a network for collaboration between our developers and experts and users around the world, including contact information for our members, mailing lists, and discussion boards. | ||
* Actively inform organizations in New Mexico that express an interest in open source geospatial software about OSGeo. | * Actively inform organizations in New Mexico that express an interest in open source geospatial software about OSGeo. | ||
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== Projects == | == Projects == | ||
| − | '''The New Mexico Chapter already has a few central projects it | + | '''The New Mexico Chapter already has a few central projects it plans to start, including:''' |
| − | * '''Open Source Photogrammetry (OSP)''' (first up: orthorectification software based on [http://www.gdal.org/ GDAL]) | + | * '''Open Source Photogrammetry (OSP)''' (first up: orthorectification software based on [http://www.gdal.org/ GDAL]) Note: look at [http://www.ossim.org OSSIM] |
| − | * '''Open Source Geodesy (OSG)''' (first up: alternative high accuracy reprojection and datum shifts, next possibly tools for "Blue Booking" | + | * '''Open Source Geodesy (OSG)''' (first up: alternative high accuracy reprojection and datum shifts, next possibly tools for "Blue Booking" survey monuments for the [http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/FGCS/BlueBook/ US National Geodetic Survey]) |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Metadata''' (sure ArcCatalog is great if you're making 1 [http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata FGDC] compliant metadata file at a time, but how about 10,000? We think we can help bridge the gap) |
* '''Miscellaneous Utilities''' since we have a few already in demand that need a home | * '''Miscellaneous Utilities''' since we have a few already in demand that need a home | ||
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** '''World File Manipulator''' to change world files en masse | ** '''World File Manipulator''' to change world files en masse | ||
** '''ImageLoad''' for loading images with world files into MicroStation and AutoCAD | ** '''ImageLoad''' for loading images with world files into MicroStation and AutoCAD | ||
| + | ** '''Feral''' for reprojecting points and datum shifts | ||
| + | ** And more as we dig them up... | ||
== Meetings == | == Meetings == | ||
'''No meetings have been planned yet, but we intend to hold an introductory meeting and show Revolution OS to prospective members. Oh, and there will be open source (free) beer.''' | '''No meetings have been planned yet, but we intend to hold an introductory meeting and show Revolution OS to prospective members. Oh, and there will be open source (free) beer.''' | ||
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| + | == Members == | ||
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| + | '''Right now there are only a few members, and we encourage others to get in touch with [mailto:zachary@stauber.org Zack] to sign up:''' | ||
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| + | *Allen, Aaron - developer and GIS analyst for the Innovative Software Solutions group at [http://www.pnm.com/ Public Service Company of New Mexico] | ||
| + | *Ballard, Amy – Research Scientist at [http://cepr.unm.edu/cepr-about-us/amy-ballard.html UNM Center for Education and Policity Research] | ||
| + | *Benedict, Karl – Senior Research Scientist and IT Manager at the [http://edac.unm.edu/ Earth Data Analysis Center] at the [http://www.unm.edu/ University of New Mexico] | ||
| + | *Carillo, René - developer and GIS analyst for the Innovative Software Solutions group at [http://www.pnm.com/ Public Service Company of New Mexico] | ||
| + | *[mailto:pdavis@delmar.edu Davis, Phillip] - director at [http://geotechcenter.org GeoTech Center] | ||
| + | *[mailto:kurt@birdseyeviewgis.com Menke, Kurt] - Founder and President of [http://www.birdseyeviewgis.com/ Bird's Eye View GIS] | ||
| + | *[mailto:zachary@stauber.org Stauber, Zack] – GIS Coordinator at [http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/ NM Environment Department] | ||
| + | *Wilkie, R. Cliff – retired | ||
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| + | == People == | ||
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| + | Once again we encourage anyone who's interested to sign up on OSGeo's site and add their name to the list below Anchorite, or at least get in touch with [mailto:zachary@stauber.org Zack] about joining. | ||
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| + | *[[User:Anchorite]] - I say full speed ahead! | ||
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| + | Phillip Davis--Director, GeoTech Center http://geotechcenter.org | ||
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| + | [[Category:Local_Chapters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:07, 11 January 2018
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Chapter
The New Mexico OSGeo chapter is a collaboration envisioned by members from commercial, local government, and academic institutions in Albuquerque, NM.
- We would like any user or developer of geospatial software in New Mexico who believes in the advantages of open source to join our numbers. If you are not familiar with open source, check out some of the links below
- Our core members are in Albuquerque, but one of our primary reasons for formation is to collaborate with people everywhere who are interested in contributing to our projects.
- Our primary language is English but we welcome members to work in or translate projects into Spanish or any of the various American Indian languages in the Southwest.
Links
Our web site is still in formation, but you can view its development here
Mission
In addition to OSGeo's general mission, the local New Mexico chapter aims to:
- Provide a central server to host open source geospatial projects. Projects must be open source (or equivalent rights) to be hosted, but do not have to be polished software applications. They can be useful algorithms, scripts, spreadsheets, or other tools for using geospatial data.
- Provide a network for collaboration between our developers and experts and users around the world, including contact information for our members, mailing lists, and discussion boards.
- Actively inform organizations in New Mexico that express an interest in open source geospatial software about OSGeo.
Projects
The New Mexico Chapter already has a few central projects it plans to start, including:
- Open Source Photogrammetry (OSP) (first up: orthorectification software based on GDAL) Note: look at OSSIM
- Open Source Geodesy (OSG) (first up: alternative high accuracy reprojection and datum shifts, next possibly tools for "Blue Booking" survey monuments for the US National Geodetic Survey)
- Metadata (sure ArcCatalog is great if you're making 1 FGDC compliant metadata file at a time, but how about 10,000? We think we can help bridge the gap)
- Miscellaneous Utilities since we have a few already in demand that need a home
- World File Manipulator to change world files en masse
- ImageLoad for loading images with world files into MicroStation and AutoCAD
- Feral for reprojecting points and datum shifts
- And more as we dig them up...
Meetings
No meetings have been planned yet, but we intend to hold an introductory meeting and show Revolution OS to prospective members. Oh, and there will be open source (free) beer.
Members
Right now there are only a few members, and we encourage others to get in touch with Zack to sign up:
- Allen, Aaron - developer and GIS analyst for the Innovative Software Solutions group at Public Service Company of New Mexico
- Ballard, Amy – Research Scientist at UNM Center for Education and Policity Research
- Benedict, Karl – Senior Research Scientist and IT Manager at the Earth Data Analysis Center at the University of New Mexico
- Carillo, René - developer and GIS analyst for the Innovative Software Solutions group at Public Service Company of New Mexico
- Davis, Phillip - director at GeoTech Center
- Menke, Kurt - Founder and President of Bird's Eye View GIS
- Stauber, Zack – GIS Coordinator at NM Environment Department
- Wilkie, R. Cliff – retired
People
Once again we encourage anyone who's interested to sign up on OSGeo's site and add their name to the list below Anchorite, or at least get in touch with Zack about joining.
- User:Anchorite - I say full speed ahead!
Phillip Davis--Director, GeoTech Center http://geotechcenter.org