diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index 76512fd8b8..6843eb008d 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -1,10 +1,11 @@ # 🤗 Welcome To The Field Mapping Documentation 🤗 -### _**What is ONE thing all the greatest solutions out there have in common?**_ +## What is ONE thing all the greatest solutions out there have in common? They never forget the people they are building for (^^) :smiley: -So who are we building field mapping solutions for? In short, we build solutions for: +So who are we building field mapping solutions for? In short, we build solutions +for: ## The field mapping manager (coordinating field mapping) @@ -24,7 +25,11 @@ steps, including: - **_Coordination:_** The field mapping manager must coordinate the activities of the field mappers, ensuring that they are working together effectively and efficiently. - + ## The field mapper (collecting data) @@ -61,13 +66,13 @@ errors. The validator faces a number of challenges and issues, including: validation protocols and guidelines, ensuring that the data meets a high level of quality and accuracy. -[Click here](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764534814634286&cot=14) to see an overview of who you are building for, which actions they take and some ideas for solutions! +[Click here][1] to see an overview of who you are building for, which actions +they take and some ideas for solutions! -Below is an overview of the user flow of the **Field Mapper**, the **Mapping Coordinator / Field Mapping Manager** and the **Validator**. +Below is an overview of the user flow of the **Field Mapper**, the +**Mapping Coordinator / Field Mapping Manager** and the **Validator**. - - -# The Field Mapping Manager (The person who coordinates field mapping) +## The Field Mapping Manager (The person who coordinates field mapping) The **Field Mapping Manager** is tasked with coordinating all mapping activities, ensuring that **Field Mappers** are safe and qualified to @@ -77,7 +82,8 @@ Manager** has to consider 3 main activities: 1. **Pre-field data collection activities** - Setting up and testing tools - Creating a form - - Training field mappers (making sure that they understand the form and how to fill it) + - Training field mappers (making sure that they understand the form and how + to fill it) - Creating an area of interest within the location to be mapped 2. **Data collection activities** - Preparing daily, weekly and monthly activity plans @@ -88,15 +94,18 @@ Manager** has to consider 3 main activities: - Giving and recieving team feedback - Updating tools and methodoligies -If you want more information, click on [this virtual whiteboard!](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535077658755&cot=14) to see all the steps a **Field Mapping Coordinator or Manager** goes through. Here's a sneak-peek: +If you want more information, click on [this][2] virtual whiteboard! to see all +the steps a **Field Mapping Coordinator or Manager** goes through. +Here's a sneak-peek: -- See also data collection approach [>>in this training guide<<](https://hotosm.github.io/pdc-documentation/en/pages/01-osm-field-surveyor-guideliness/01-metodologi-pengumpulan-data/01_metodologi_pengumpulan_data/) +- See also data collection approach in [in this training guide<<][3] -![Screenshot 2022-10-10 at 13 48 40](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/194859584-31dae52a-e918-4cd8-9071-24791750d6bb.png) +![Field mapping coordinator][4] -# The Field Mapper (The person who collects data) +## The Field Mapper (The person who collects data) -The **Field Mapper** surveys locations and collects data from them. The basic work flow that a **Field Mapper** has to consider is as follows: +The **Field Mapper** surveys locations and collects data from them. The basic +work flow that a **Field Mapper** has to consider is as follows: 1. Find a phone that: - Works well with the app. @@ -105,43 +114,59 @@ The **Field Mapper** surveys locations and collects data from them. The basic wo 3. Access the **OSM** registration site and register. 4. Follow the tutorial and choose a campaign. 5. Select a task from the campaign. -6. Launch the map app which allows you to see the moving map of the points that you are now responsible for. -7. Complete each point within the task, making sure to answer the questions in the form for each one. +6. Launch the map app which allows you to see the moving map of the points that + you are now responsible for. +7. Complete each point within the task, making sure to answer the questions in + the form for each one. 8. Send the data of each point until the task is complete. -9. Once the task is complete, signal that your task is finished. This lets the **Validator** know that they can check the quality of your data. +9. Once the task is complete, signal that your task is finished. This lets the + **Validator** know that they can check the quality of your data. + +If you want to see this workflow in more detail, click on +[this virtual whiteboard!][5] -If you want to see this workflow in more detail, click on [this virtual whiteboard!](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535074723879&cot=14) Here's a sneak-peek: +Here's a sneak-peek: - - + -# The Validator (The person who checks the quality of data collected) +## The Validator (The person who checks the quality of data collected) -![Screenshot 2022-10-20 at 12 14 16](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/196922048-c156b8ed-7f1a-404b-a636-fcfca2c0b328.png) +![osm data collection][6] -The **Validator** does the following tasks to ensure that quality data is collected and uploaded to **OSM**: +The **Validator** does the following tasks to ensure that quality data is +collected and uploaded to **OSM**: - Logs into task manager - Checks how many tasks need validation - Checks tasks for errors - Stops mappers that make mistakes and explains how they can fix their errors -- Lowers supervision on good mappers in order to spend more time on those who are stuggling +- Lowers supervision on good mappers in order to spend more time on those who + are stuggling - Uploads high quality data to **OSM** and marks completed tasks as **done** Some of the pain points and struggles faced by the **Validator** include: -- Lack of validators (the **Validator** is often the same person as the **Field Mapping Manager**) +- Lack of validators (the **Validator** is often the same person as the + **Field Mapping Manager**) - Many areas of the world are still unmapped on online commercial maps - The quality of maps needs to improve -- The more developers complicate tools, the more they reduce the usefulness of the tools +- The more developers complicate tools, the more they reduce the usefulness + of the tools + +For more details, click on [this virtual whiteboard!][7] -For more details, click on [this virtual whiteboard!](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535077160536&cot=14) See sneak-peek below. +See sneak-peek below. -- See also all steps of validation [>>in this training guide<<](https://hotosm.github.io/pdc-documentation/en/pages/04-data-validation-and-quality-assurance/02-penggunaan-josm-untuk-validasi-data-survei/josm-for-validating-survey-data/) +- See also all steps of validation [>>in this training guide<<][8] - See also global validator Becky's OSM diary which features: - ["Common Feedback I give while Validating Building Projects"](https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Becky%20Candy/diary) + ["Common Feedback I give while Validating Building Projects"][9] -![Screenshot 2022-10-10 at 14 45 39](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/194870234-fa9497cb-d9e4-43ff-b7dd-ad731f8be488.png) +![validator flow][10] Some of the key points covered are: @@ -150,4 +175,16 @@ Some of the key points covered are: - Ensuring consistency with existing data and standards - Providing clear and constructive feedback to field mappers and coordinators -Overall, understanding the needs and considerations of each of these three user groups is essential for building effective field mapping solutions. +Overall, understanding the needs and considerations of each of these three user +groups is essential for building effective field mapping solutions. + +[1]: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764534814634286&cot=14 +[2]: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535077658755&cot=14 +[3]: https://hotosm.github.io/pdc-documentation/en/pages/01-osm-field-surveyor-guideliness/01-metodologi-pengumpulan-data/01_metodologi_pengumpulan_data/ +[4]: https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/194859584-31dae52a-e918-4cd8-9071-24791750d6bb.png +[5]: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535074723879&cot=14 +[6]: https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/196922048-c156b8ed-7f1a-404b-a636-fcfca2c0b328.png +[7]: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVPX4XLcI=/?moveToWidget=3458764535077160536&cot=14 +[8]: https://hotosm.github.io/pdc-documentation/en/pages/04-data-validation-and-quality-assurance/02-penggunaan-josm-untuk-validasi-data-survei/josm-for-validating-survey-data +[9]: https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Becky%20Candy/diary/399055 +[10]: https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/107098623/194870234-fa9497cb-d9e4-43ff-b7dd-ad731f8be488.png