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00:29:58

Harald Rieber: atlas.co

Geomob ·

2024/12/15

In this week's episode of the Geomob Podcast, host Ed Freyfogle meets with Harald Rieber, Co-Founder and CTO at Atlas. Atlas.co is a web-based full-stack mapping company that provides an all-in-one solution that enables map data storage, collaboration and visualisation, focusing on making map-making simple for non-technical people. They focus on the product before moving onto the recent $2m funding round which the Norway-based company successfully closed, and project forward to

00:36:54

András Zlinszky: Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem

Geomob ·

2024/12/08

In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair and András Zlinszky delve into the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem, exploring its significance as the official data access portal for Sentinel data. András shares insights into the unique features of the platform, including its cloud computing capabilities, tools for data analysis, and the integration of OpenEO for enhanced data processing. The conversation also highlights the importance of machine learning applications,

00:36:54

András Zlinszky: Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem

Geomob ·

2024/12/08

00:47:05

Dariusz Wojcik: Atlas of Finance

Geomob ·

2024/12/02

In this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Steven speaks with Darius Darek Wojcik, a professor of financial geography and author of the Atlas of Finance. They explore the intersection of finance and geography, discussing how historical events, geographical factors, and institutional behaviors shape financial systems. The conversation delves into the significance of financial crises, the evolution of financial centers, the impact of digital technology on finance, and the

00:47:05

Dariusz Wojcik: Atlas of Finance

Geomob ·

2024/12/02

00:32:14

Ed/Steven: Geomob Netherlands recap

Geomob ·

2024/11/24

In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their recent travels, focusing on the Geomob event in the Netherlands. Topics of focus include the recent growth of Geomob events across Europe, upcoming events, and speaker lineups. The conversation turns to the ways OpenStreetMap has contributed to humanitarian efforts and corporate involvement in mapping. Finally, they explore the future of mapping technology, competition in the GIS space, and make predictions for 2025.

00:32:14

Ed/Steven: Geomob Netherlands recap

Geomob ·

2024/11/24

00:37:43

Tom Armitage: MapTiler

Geomob ·

2024/11/18

In this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Steven welcomes Tom Armitage, a geospatial professional with over 20 years of experience who currently works as a technical writer for MapTiler. The conversation covers Tom's journey in the geospatial field, his passion for cartography, and the innovative services offered by MapTiler, including its mapping API and augmented reality capabilities. Tom discusses the importance of user experience and customization in mapping technologies

00:37:27

Sean Gorman: Zephr

Geomob ·

2024/11/10

Sean Gorman returns to the podcast to discuss his new startup Zephr, which enhances GPS accuracy using a software-based solution that networks multiple devices. He shares insights on the challenges of GPS in urban environments, the potential applications of Zephr's technology, and the company's collaboration with the Ukrainian military to address GPS jamming issues. Sean also highlights emerging technologies in the geospatial field, including smart glasses and cloud-native

00:41:34

Neil Sims: Land Degradation

Geomob ·

2024/11/03

Alastair speaks with Neil Sims, an Earth Observation Scientist at CSIRO (Australia's national sciene agency), about his journey in the field of geospatial science and the importance of Earth observation in managing land degradation. They discuss the complexities of measuring land degradation, the significance of land degradation neutrality, and the role of international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges. Neil shares insights on the evolution of Earth observation

00:41:34

Neil Sims: Land Degradation

Geomob ·

2024/11/03

00:52:12

Ed/Steven: Berlin/Barcelona recap

Geomob ·

2024/10/27

This episode is sponsored by Bee Maps. Ed and Steven reconvene to discuss recent Geomob events in Berlin and Barcelona, highlighting various talks on AI, geospatial technologies, and community engagement. They also touch on the challenges of event attendance, upcoming events, and the monetization of their podcast. Ed shares a fun new feature from OpenCage: Shipping Forecast sea areas. He also calls for beta testers of a upcoming new service. Meanwhile Steven is about to head off

00:48:34

Doug Specht: Mapping the Unmappable

Geomob ·

2024/10/20

This episode is sponsored by Bee Maps. Doug Specht, a cultural geographer, joins Steven to discuss the power and limitations of maps in representing complex human experiences, particularly in times of conflict. He highlights the decisions that cartographers make about what to include and what to leave out, and how these choices can shape our understanding of a place or situation. Doug emphasizes the importance of recognizing that maps are not neutral or objective, but rather

00:35:35

Robin Cole: Deep learning and EO

Geomob ·

2024/10/13

This episode is sponsored by Bee Maps. Dr. Robin Cole joins Alastair to discuss the application of deep learning to satellite imagery and the growing community in this field. Robin shares his background in optical physics and how he transitioned into remote sensing and deep learning. Deep learning, a specific part of the AI family, uses neural networks to process satellite imagery and has seen significant advancements since 2012. The volume of satellite imagery requires

00:36:16

Ed/Steven: A great London night

Geomob ·

2024/10/06

Steven and Ed look back on the recent (ept 18th) Geomob London, a celebration of OpenStreetMap's 20th birthday. It was easily the largest, but also possibly the best, Geomob London yet, with a phenomenal turn out. Our hosts discuss the talks, the crowd, the evolution of the project, the diversity of its community, and the impact of technology and AI on mapping. They explore the balance between corporate involvement and individual contributions, and the global perspective of

00:54:50

Marc Prioleau: Overture leaves beta

Geomob ·

2024/09/29

Mark Prioleau, Executive Directory of the Overture Maps Foundation, rejoins the podcast to share an update. The conversation covers topics such as the general availability of Overture Maps, the data themes available, accessing the data, the hierarchy of sources for buildings data, and the challenges and improvements of the places data. The episode highlights the importance of cloud-native formats and the potential for integrating open data with proprietary data. Overture is

00:54:50

Marc Prioleau: Overture leaves beta

Geomob ·

2024/09/29

01:00:16

Kenneth Field: When not to make a map

Geomob ·

2024/09/22

Steven is once again joined by old friend and "professional catornerd" Kenneth Field to discuss the question of whether or not every dataset should be turned into a map. They explore the idea that maps are a form of communication and should be used when they are the best tool for conveying information. They discuss the importance of thoughtful map design and the need to consider the audience and purpose of the map. They lament the proliferation of maps that may not be effective

00:33:15

Joana Simoes: Geomob Lisbon

Geomob ·

2024/09/15

Ed welcomes back Joana Simoes (a five-time Geomob speaker!) to discuss the upcoming Geoob Lisbon event, which she co-organizes together with Miguel Marques. They explore the growing geospatial scene in Lisbon, the diverse presentations attendees can expect, and the importance of community engagement in the geospatial field. The conversation encourages listeners to participate and connect with others in the geospatial community. We hope to see you in Lisbon on October 2nd! Show

00:33:03

Geoff Smith: Land cover datasets

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2024/09/08

Alastair is joined by old friend and former colleague Geoff Smith to discuss land cover mapping, focusing on the European products. Geoff explains his background in geospatial and his work on the UK Land Cover Map projects. They discuss the importance of existing land cover datasets like CORINE and the UK Land Cover Map, and how they can be used for localized land cover data. They also delve into the role of Copernicus, the European Earth Observation Service, and its land

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