Changes between Version 45 and Version 46 of GSoC/2014


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Timestamp:
Feb 12, 2014, 5:51:59 PM (10 years ago)
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hamish
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cleanup gis locations idea

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  • GSoC/2014

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    139139=== GRASS GIS locations created from public data ===
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    141  * Creating a location is one of the biggest problems for GRASS novices from various reasons. The reasons can be that GIS novices and users of some other SWs which is trying to hide projection complexity, are not use to solve projection issues or that one don't know where to get data (GIS novices, working in area you don't know).
     141 * Creating a location is often one of the biggest problems for GRASS novices, for various reasons. The reasons can be that GIS novices and users of some other GIS software (which often tries to hide projection complexity), are not used to solving projection issues, or they don't know where to find geo-data.
    142142 * This should not provide sample data for tutorials and manual but real data for the real work.
    143143 * There are some datasets freely available such as OSM, US government data or some INSPIRE.
    144  * The task of the student would be to wirte scripts which runs on server and creates locations available for download.
    145  * Additional data must be generated too such as web pages and XMLs with links to provide access to these datasets.
     144 * The task of the student would be to write scripts which can run on a server and create GRASS Locations which will be made available for download.
     145 * Additional metadata must be generated too such as web pages and XMLs with links to provide access to these datasets.
    146146 * This project should also prepare an infrastructure, so that in the future users can contribute their country-specific scripts.
    147147 * Finally, the project would involve writing of a GUI interface integrated into wxGUI start/welcome screen which would offer download of the location.
    148  * Scripts should be usable as standalone scripts when downloaded separately (so user can download some fresh data or can import into an existing location).
     148 * Scripts should be usable as standalone scripts when downloaded separately (so user can download some fresh data or can import into an existing location). Compatibility with the [http://live.osgeo.org OSGeo Live] sampler DVD would be a major bonus.
    149149 * Original metadata should be preserved, distributed with the data and used to create a description in the download side and in the GUI.
    150150 * Requirements on student:
    151   * Basic knowledge of GRASS scripting, wxPython, HMTL/XML is needed. Some understanding of downloading and online protocols will be necessary for data acquisition.
     151  * Basic knowledge of GRASS scripting, wxPython, HMTL/XML, and UNIX is needed. Some understanding of downloading and online protocols will be necessary for data acquisition.
    152152  * Deep knowledge of GRASS is not necessary.
    153153  * The student must be prepared to work with many different data sources and perhaps contact people from community to get suggestion where and how to get the data.