Volunteered Geographic Information: A Review of the OpenStreetMap.org Project and Factors Relating to its Reliability
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In the field of Volunteered Geographic Information usage, understanding the historical background from which it came can be just as important as the information and data it currently provides. This study reviews the development of the OpenStreetMap.org dataset and its potential temporal utility following natural disasters. First, a review of the related studies into the use of this type of geographic information and description of the types and motivations of contributors is conducted. Second, contribution activity surrounding 4 major earthquake events and the community’s response is reviewed. A process workflow is derived for analyzing the spatial variance of OpenStreetMap.org data to that of a trusted dataset with the further goal of supporting the data’s use in operations. A scenario is then used to test the workflow with the final output of cartographic products geared towards indicating the temporal use of OpenStreetMap.org data in prioritizing data collection during ongoing operations.
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Copyright © 2017 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.
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