This task outlines work to improve map data in Mongolia based on app user feedback. We occasionally receive anonymous user feedback, often related to street names, addresses, road network issues, points of interest and other related features. After messaging the talk-mn email list and active local users and getting feedback and suggestions for this project, we plan to correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using other sources as appropriate listed below.
As necessary, we also plan to update and correct major issues or vandalism of roads and water features as we find them, and correct and improve land use and land cover polygons where needed, such as airports, national parks, forests, colleges and universities, and so on -- remove duplicates, correct the boundaries, fix incorrect tags and other similar things.
This may include:
Correcting road connectivity issues and network issues such as missing roads and alignment according to OSM guidelines
The team will use the user feedback as well as the imagery and data sources specified below as needed for mapping in the country.
For water and coastlines such as lakes and rivers, the team will follow OSM coastlineguidelines, waterways policy such as water and natural=water and local policy along with any other policy as appropriate.
Some water features are connected to lower level subnational administrative boundaries. In that case we will adjust the boundary with the coastline. These are not country boundaries, but things like place, district and county.
Where we see them, we will remove the source=PGS tag, which was from an earlier coastline import that needs to be cleaned up. We received a message on the India coastlines project requesting this, and it is commonly done in other coastline improvement edits.
When in doubt, the team will use the existing tags and data which are used locally. The history in JOSM (ctrl-H) identifies what previous mappers added and their notes and/or explanations regarding changes made. This history can also show if a previous mapper has visited that area or has expert knowledge or sources.
Our team uses the hashtag #adt (for Apple Data Team) for our edits.
Area of Focus
Throughout the country.
Tools
The team will use JOSM for completing the task. JOSM has validation warnings for road networks and other possible issues that are important to prevent improper changes.
Our community lead is Teddy Ahlvin and our editing leads are Jon Westlake and Erica Olson.
To get in touch with Teddy, you can email or contact him via OSM.
All of our leads can be reached via email.
Task Description
This task outlines work to improve map data in Mongolia based on app user feedback. We occasionally receive anonymous user feedback, often related to street names, addresses, road network issues, points of interest and other related features. After messaging the talk-mn email list and active local users and getting feedback and suggestions for this project, we plan to correct the data where we can identify that the feedback is valid, using other sources as appropriate listed below.
As necessary, we also plan to update and correct major issues or vandalism of roads and water features as we find them, and correct and improve land use and land cover polygons where needed, such as airports, national parks, forests, colleges and universities, and so on -- remove duplicates, correct the boundaries, fix incorrect tags and other similar things.
This may include:
Mapping Guidelines
The team will follow OSM and local policy, along with any other guidelines as appropriate. We emailed talk-mn and the OSM Facebook group for Mongolia as well.
The team will use the user feedback as well as the imagery and data sources specified below as needed for mapping in the country.
For water and coastlines such as lakes and rivers, the team will follow OSM coastline guidelines, waterways policy such as water and natural=water and local policy along with any other policy as appropriate.
Some water features are connected to lower level subnational administrative boundaries. In that case we will adjust the boundary with the coastline. These are not country boundaries, but things like place, district and county.
Where we see them, we will remove the
source=PGStag, which was from an earlier coastline import that needs to be cleaned up. We received a message on the India coastlines project requesting this, and it is commonly done in other coastline improvement edits.When in doubt, the team will use the existing tags and data which are used locally. The history in JOSM (ctrl-H) identifies what previous mappers added and their notes and/or explanations regarding changes made. This history can also show if a previous mapper has visited that area or has expert knowledge or sources.
Our team uses the hashtag #adt (for Apple Data Team) for our edits.
Area of Focus
Throughout the country.
Tools
The team will use JOSM for completing the task. JOSM has validation warnings for road networks and other possible issues that are important to prevent improper changes.
Sources
The team will apply image offsets as needed.
Changeset Comments
The team will provide changeset comments that are in compliance with OSM changeset guidelines.
Error Detection
The team will check for errors visually and using JOSM validation warnings prior to committing the changeset.
In addition, the team will review its work in accordance with validation guidelines such as the OSM Wiki and LearnOSM validation guidelines.
Where needed, the team will tag corrections with
review_requested=yesso the local community can double check them.Contributors
MapRoulette
We have also posted MapRoulette challenges related to the road network: https://maproulette.org/admin/project/40677
For more information
Our community lead is Teddy Ahlvin and our editing leads are Jon Westlake and Erica Olson. To get in touch with Teddy, you can email or contact him via OSM. All of our leads can be reached via email.
OSM Wiki