<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Smart Maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart Maps]]></description><link>https://blog.optgeo.org</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:40:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog.optgeo.org/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Maps and Mappers - related concepts]]></title><description><![CDATA[We see several interrelated concepts. Here are definitions of these concepts. bold is added by me.
UN Mappers
a community of mapping enthusiasts collaborating to collect, validate, and disseminate geospatial open data in areas where the United Nation...]]></description><link>https://blog.optgeo.org/maps-and-mappers-related-concepts</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.optgeo.org/maps-and-mappers-related-concepts</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hidenori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:13:11 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We see several interrelated concepts. Here are definitions of these concepts. <strong>bold</strong> is added by me.</p>
<h1 id="heading-un-mappers">UN Mappers</h1>
<p>a community of mapping enthusiasts collaborating to collect, validate, and disseminate <strong>geospatial open data</strong> in areas where the United Nations caries out field operations with the goal of supporting the <strong>decision-making</strong> process with more accurate location-based data.</p>
<h1 id="heading-un-maps">UN Maps</h1>
<p>an initiative aimed at enriching topographic and operational data in UN Missions and providing <strong>peacekeeping and humanitarian actors</strong> with better topographic maps, operational geoinformation, search and navigation tools, and imagery and street-level base maps.</p>
<h1 id="heading-smart-maps">Smart Maps</h1>
<p>application of modern web map technologies for <strong>informed-decision</strong>.</p>
<h1 id="heading-un-smart-maps-group">UN Smart Maps Group</h1>
<p>a volunteer group of engineers, educators, and students, among others, that works as a community of practice. The 7th domain working group under the UN Open GIS Initiative. Its vision is to keep web maps open for a better world. Its mission is to test new technologies for future geospatial operations.</p>
<h1 id="heading-un-smart-mappers">UN Smart Mappers</h1>
<p>participants in the UN Smart Maps Group.</p>
<h1 id="heading-sources">Sources</h1>
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<li><p><a target="_blank" href="https://mappers.un.org/">https://mappers.un.org/</a></p>
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<li><p><a target="_blank" href="https://speakerdeck.com/hfu/smart-maps-for-the-united-nations-with-the-united-nations">https://speakerdeck.com/hfu/smart-maps-for-the-united-nations-with-the-united-nations</a></p>
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]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Maps Dojo: concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[English version
Smart Maps Dojo is a concept that aims to promote the open dissemination of geospatial information technology for web maps. It seeks to strike a balance between philosophy, demonstration, and explanation, fostering the formation of a ...]]></description><link>https://blog.optgeo.org/smart-maps-dojo-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.optgeo.org/smart-maps-dojo-concept</guid><category><![CDATA[SmartMaps]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hidenori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:30:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1689945803565/b0764a33-1457-461c-b46d-2cca4d25dc8e.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 id="heading-english-version">English version</h1>
<p>Smart Maps Dojo is a concept that aims to promote the open dissemination of geospatial information technology for web maps. It seeks to strike a balance between philosophy, demonstration, and explanation, fostering the formation of a community of practice that test new technologies for future geospatial operations and ultimately keep web maps open.</p>
<h3 id="heading-philosophy">Philosophy</h3>
<p>Smart Maps Dojo envisions an open approach to advancing geospatial technology for web maps. It encourages practitioners to break free from conventional boundaries and explore innovative ideas and methods, all with the collective growth of the community in mind.</p>
<h3 id="heading-demonstration">Demonstration</h3>
<p>Smart Maps Dojo involves concrete demonstrations of geospatial information technology through practical projects and examples. These demonstrations allow the community to share tangible results, learn from each other, and inspire further development.</p>
<h3 id="heading-explanation">Explanation</h3>
<p>Practitioners of Smart Maps Dojo strive to provide clear, accessible, and passionate explanations of geospatial information technology. By sharing the underlying theories and methodologies, they aim to make it easier for others to join the community and participate in the shared vision.</p>
<h2 id="heading-formation-of-the-community">Formation of the Community</h2>
<p>Smart Maps Dojo's purpose is to create a united community with a common goal. Practitioners exchange information, interact, and stimulate each other, facilitating the evolution of geospatial technology through shared experiences and ideas.</p>
<p>Smart Maps Dojo aspires to empower geospatial technology enthusiasts to collaborate, learn from one another, and collectively shape a better future.</p>
<h1 id="heading-japanese-version">Japanese version</h1>
<p>スマート地図道場（Smart Maps Dojo）は、ウェブ地図における地理空間情報技術のオープンな普及を目指すコンセプトです。それは、理念、実演、説明のバランスを重視し、新たな技術を試し、未来の地理空間運用を可能にし、究極的にはウェブ地図をオープンに保つ実践共同体の形成を促進します。</p>
<h3 id="heading-55cg5b1">理念</h3>
<p>スマート地図道場は、ウェブ地図における地理空間技術のオープンな発展を見据えています。共同体の成長を意識したうえで、従来の枠に囚われず、革新的なアイデアや手法を追求することを技術者に奨励します。</p>
<h3 id="heading-5a6f5ryu">実演</h3>
<p>スマート地図道場は、具体的なプロジェクトや例を通じて地理空間情報技術の実演を行います。これにより、共同体は具体的な成果を共有し、お互いから学び合い、更なる発展を促進します。</p>
<h3 id="heading-6kqs5pio">説明</h3>
<p>スマート地図道場の技術者は、地理空間情報技術を明確でわかりやすく情熱的に説明することを目指します。理論や手法を共有することで、他の参加者が共同体に参加し、共有されたビジョンに参画しやすくなることを目指します。</p>
<h3 id="heading-5ywx5zcm5l2t44gu5b2i5oiq">共同体の形成</h3>
<p>スマート地図道場の目的は、共通の目標を持った統合された共同体の形成です。技術者たちは情報を交換し、相互に関わり合い、共有された経験やアイデアを通じて地理空間技術の進化を促進します。</p>
<p>スマート地図道場は、地理空間技術の愛好者が協力し、お互いから学び合い、より良い未来を共に築くことを志しています。</p>
<h3 id="heading-about-the-image">About the image</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/44696">https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/44696</a></p>
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To host an in-house wiki for internal brainstorming. 
OS
Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) - aarch64
Install gollum
sudo apt install ruby ruby-dev cmake
sudo gem install gollum

Initialize a git repository
mkdir your-wiki
cd your-wiki
git init
cd...]]></description><link>https://blog.optgeo.org/host-a-wiki-by-gollum-on-raspberry-pi</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.optgeo.org/host-a-wiki-by-gollum-on-raspberry-pi</guid><category><![CDATA[Raspberry Pi]]></category><category><![CDATA[wiki]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ruby]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hidenori]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1667047646625/GcvBFDW_B.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="heading-purpose">Purpose</h2>
<p>To host an in-house wiki for internal brainstorming. </p>
<h2 id="heading-os">OS</h2>
<p>Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit) - aarch64</p>
<h2 id="heading-install-gollumhttpsgithubcomgollumgollum">Install <a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/gollum/gollum">gollum</a></h2>
<pre><code class="lang-zsh">sudo apt install ruby ruby-dev cmake
sudo gem install gollum
</code></pre>
<h2 id="heading-initialize-a-git-repository">Initialize a git repository</h2>
<pre><code class="lang-zsh">mkdir your-wiki
<span class="hljs-built_in">cd</span> your-wiki
git init
<span class="hljs-built_in">cd</span>
</code></pre>
<h2 id="heading-host-the-wiki">Host the wiki</h2>
<pre><code class="lang-zsh">gollum your-wiki
</code></pre>
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