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00:24:58

Steven/Ed: California Dreamin'

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2025/03/16

In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss exciting developments in the Geomob community, including renewed sponsorships (thank you Esri UK!) and upcoming events in various cities - including San Francisco! -. Steven attended Geovation's 15th anniversary event. They also ponder Niantic's recent strategic shift from gaming to a focus on spatial technology.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

00:38:26

Steven Ramage: a geospatial career

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2025/03/09

Steven Ramage joins our host Alastair to discuss his extensive career journey in the geospatial sector. He delves into several of his roles, ranging from GEO to CEOS, highlights the importance of biodiversity monitoring through initiatives like GEOBON and emphasises the critical role of monitoring ecosystem health. Steven also discusses his current work with Réseau Consulting, focusing on mentoring young professionals and fostering opportunities in the geospatial field.Show

00:33:51

Peter Petrik: Mergin Maps

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2025/03/02

In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Peter Petrik, CEO of Mergin Maps and managing partner at Lutra Consulting, shares his journey from a developer to a leader in the open-source GIS community. He discusses the evolution of Mergin Maps, its features, and its significance in field data collection. The conversation also delves into the business model of open-source GIS, Lutra's contributions to QGIS, and the collaborative culture within the open-source community. Peter

00:33:51

Peter Petrik: Mergin Maps

Geomob ·

2025/03/02

00:33:16

Claire Neil: SEPA's SEMS

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2025/02/23

In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair speaks with Claire Neil, Principal EO Scientist at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) new Satellite Emergency Mapping Service (SEMS). They discuss Claire's journey in Earth observation, the operational use of SEMS during disasters, the challenges of data processing, and the future developments in Earth observation capabilities at SEPA. The conversation highlights the importance of satellite-derived information in

00:31:38

Ed/Steven: GeomobEDI/LON/BER summary

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2025/02/17

In this episode, Ed and Steven discuss their experiences at the recent Geomob events in Edinburgh, London, and Berlin. They reflect on the vibrant community, the engaging talks, and the importance of sponsorship for future events. The conversation turns to how Geomob might grow, and plans for expansion into new cities, including potential events in North America.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly

00:33:00

Chris Beddow: Worldbuilder

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2025/02/10

Ed interviews Chris Beddow, a prominent figure in the geospatial community and author of the Worldbuilder newsletter. Chris speaks about his work with geospatial technology, his experiences with OpenStreetMap and Mapillary, and the motivations behind his newsletter. The conversation delves into the evolution of maps, the impact of technology on geospatial practices, and the challenges large mapping teams face. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about

00:33:00

Chris Beddow: Worldbuilder

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2025/02/10

00:36:46

Nick Everard: Spatial Hydrometry

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2025/02/03

For this week's Geomob podcast, we shake things up a bit. Alastair interviews Nick Everard, a senior hydrometric scientist, about the advancements in hydrometry and river flow measurement. They discuss the evolution of measurement techniques from traditional methods to modern technologies like remote-controlled boats, drones, and satellites. Nick emphasises the importance of accurate data collection in understanding and managing river flows, especially in the context of climate

00:36:46

Nick Everard: Spatial Hydrometry

Geomob ·

2025/02/03

00:33:22

Ed/Steven: 2025 Kick Off

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2025/01/26

Steven and Ed meet for the first time in the new year to discuss upcoming events and significant developments in their respective fields. They delve into OpenCage's move to Berlin and the launch of a new geocoding service, highlighting the challenges of managing data from various sources. The discussion shifts to Foursquare's recent open data release, examining its implications for data quality. They also touch on OpenStreetMap's financial support and the importance of

00:33:22

Ed/Steven: 2025 Kick Off

Geomob ·

2025/01/26

00:35:20

Héctor Ochoa Ortiz: ODECO Research / OpenStreetMap...

Geomob ·

2025/01/19

After meeting at #geomobNL, Ed Freyfogle welcomes Héctor Ochoa Ortiz, a PhD student and newly elected board member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation to speak on the pod. They discuss Hector's journey into OpenStreetMap, his research on the corporate landscape of open data, and the challenges and opportunities for companies to contribute to OpenStreetMap. The conversation touches on the importance of community involvement, the need for better tools for contributors, and Héctor's

00:35:20

Héctor Ochoa Ortiz: ODECO Research / OpenStreetMap...

Geomob ·

2025/01/19

00:53:14

Luke Seelenbinder: MapLibre

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2025/01/12

Steven sits down with Luke Seelenbinder, CEO and Founder of Stadia Maps. They share a lively conversation on the different ways technology, society and geo intersect; the evolution of Stadia Maps and some of the inherent challenges to serving maps as a service. The other main topic of conversation is Luke's work on MapLibre, a community-driven open-source map rendering SDK. Expect a deep dive into themes such as the importance of community contribution, the complexities of

00:53:14

Luke Seelenbinder: MapLibre

Geomob ·

2025/01/12

00:34:18

Luisa Teixeira / Maddie Grady: Planet

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2025/01/05

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Alastair is joined today by two guests, Maddie Grady and Luisa Teixeira from Planet, a leading company in Earth observation. They discuss their backgrounds, the innovative satellite technology used by Planet, and its applications in agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Maddie delves into how satellite-derived land surface temperature can improve agricultural practices, while Luisa introduces Project Centinela, aimed at conserving

00:34:18

Luisa Teixeira / Maddie Grady: Planet

Geomob ·

2025/01/05

00:40:32

Roundup 2024/Welcome 2025

Geomob ·

2024/12/30

In the final #geomobpod of the year, our podcast hosts Ed, Steven and Alastair get together to reflect on 2024. They cover it all ranging from highlights, lowlights and ambitions for next year and more! They then turn their attention to the community and how they might grow it, before touching on the joy felt from having conversations with experts in the geospace. All this and more, Happy New Year!

01:26:53

Xmas Chaos 2024

Geomob ·

2024/12/23

To celebrate the festive season, Steven welcomes back some special guests to reflect on their personal and professional highlights from 2024 in a fun, lively and diverse episode of the pod. Expect book recommendations covering some of the biggest themes in geography, projections on what might be hot in 2025 and much, much more. Enjoy! Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

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