Crowdsouring Geospatial Data

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Megan Williams

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Jan 15, 2016, 3:11:21 PM1/15/16
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I am a geospatial analyst with DigitalGlobe here in Tampa and I would like to present at one of the user group meetings (a roundtable or presentation) about automatic feature extraction and crowdsourced geospatial data. 

Automatic feature extraction is a great way to identify information in imagery at scale. However, it is lacking in certain areas and with certain features. Global response to natural disasters, increased national security efforts, and the need to fill gaps automatic feature extraction leaves have all made crowdsourced geospatial data more valuable now than ever, and people are increasingly contributing to a number of growing map platforms such as OpenStreetMap, Wikimapia, Tomnod, and DigitalGlobe's new community, GeoHIVE. I am interested in discussing where automatic feature extraction succeeds and where it falls short, why crowdsourcing geospatial data is a solution to its weaknesses, and how both current GIS professionals and your average Joe can get involved.

Please contact me regarding this potential presentation. I would love to discuss it further.

Megan Williams

Elizabeth Ciesla

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Jan 25, 2016, 10:14:28 AM1/25/16
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Hi Megan,

Not sure if anyone got back with you yet but absolutely we would love to have you present to our group!  I checked our calendar to see what spots/dates are open and it looks like we may have an opening in Plant City on 3/16 but I am not sure if that meeting place is confirmed.  We also have an opening on 7/20 but I'm not sure where that meeting will be as of yet, and there is a meeting on 11/9 at FDOT District 7 Headquarters in Tampa.  Perhaps one of our other committee members can chime in as to confirmations on those dates/places?

Sincerely,

Liz Ciesla
TBGIS Secretary

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Megan Williams

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Jan 25, 2016, 10:30:30 AM1/25/16
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Hi Liz,

Thanks for reaching out and expressing interest in this! I would love to claim that March meeting opening to present if possible. As soon as you know any details about time and length of presentation, etc. let me know. I look forward to speaking to you all and attending a TB GIS User Group meeting.

Best,

Megan

On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:14:28 AM UTC-5, Elizabeth Ciesla wrote:
Hi Megan,

Not sure if anyone got back with you yet but absolutely we would love to have you present to our group!  I checked our calendar to see what spots/dates are open and it looks like we may have an opening in Plant City on 3/16 but I am not sure if that meeting place is confirmed.  We also have an opening on 7/20 but I'm not sure where that meeting will be as of yet, and there is a meeting on 11/9 at FDOT District 7 Headquarters in Tampa.  Perhaps one of our other committee members can chime in as to confirmations on those dates/places?

Sincerely,

Liz Ciesla
TBGIS Secretary
On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Megan Williams <mega...@gmail.com> wrote:
I am a geospatial analyst with DigitalGlobe here in Tampa and I would like to present at one of the user group meetings (a roundtable or presentation) about automatic feature extraction and crowdsourced geospatial data. 

Automatic feature extraction is a great way to identify information in imagery at scale. However, it is lacking in certain areas and with certain features. Global response to natural disasters, increased national security efforts, and the need to fill gaps automatic feature extraction leaves have all made crowdsourced geospatial data more valuable now than ever, and people are increasingly contributing to a number of growing map platforms such as OpenStreetMap, Wikimapia, Tomnod, and DigitalGlobe's new community, GeoHIVE. I am interested in discussing where automatic feature extraction succeeds and where it falls short, why crowdsourcing geospatial data is a solution to its weaknesses, and how both current GIS professionals and your average Joe can get involved.

Please contact me regarding this potential presentation. I would love to discuss it further.

Megan Williams

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Elizabeth Ciesla

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Jan 25, 2016, 10:31:55 AM1/25/16
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Excellent!  I will be in touch.

Take care,

Liz

On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM, Megan Williams <mega...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Liz,

Thanks for reaching out and expressing interest in this! I would love to claim that March meeting opening to present if possible. As soon as you know any details about time and length of presentation, etc. let me know. I look forward to speaking to you all and attending a TB GIS User Group meeting.

Best,

Megan

On Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10:14:28 AM UTC-5, Elizabeth Ciesla wrote:
Hi Megan,

Not sure if anyone got back with you yet but absolutely we would love to have you present to our group!  I checked our calendar to see what spots/dates are open and it looks like we may have an opening in Plant City on 3/16 but I am not sure if that meeting place is confirmed.  We also have an opening on 7/20 but I'm not sure where that meeting will be as of yet, and there is a meeting on 11/9 at FDOT District 7 Headquarters in Tampa.  Perhaps one of our other committee members can chime in as to confirmations on those dates/places?

Sincerely,

Liz Ciesla
TBGIS Secretary
On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Megan Williams <mega...@gmail.com> wrote:
I am a geospatial analyst with DigitalGlobe here in Tampa and I would like to present at one of the user group meetings (a roundtable or presentation) about automatic feature extraction and crowdsourced geospatial data. 

Automatic feature extraction is a great way to identify information in imagery at scale. However, it is lacking in certain areas and with certain features. Global response to natural disasters, increased national security efforts, and the need to fill gaps automatic feature extraction leaves have all made crowdsourced geospatial data more valuable now than ever, and people are increasingly contributing to a number of growing map platforms such as OpenStreetMap, Wikimapia, Tomnod, and DigitalGlobe's new community, GeoHIVE. I am interested in discussing where automatic feature extraction succeeds and where it falls short, why crowdsourcing geospatial data is a solution to its weaknesses, and how both current GIS professionals and your average Joe can get involved.

Please contact me regarding this potential presentation. I would love to discuss it further.

Megan Williams

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