User:Rkieferbaum/sandbox

WikiProject GeoSets aims to incentivize the upload and organization of geotagged image sets, often captured using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or drones). We collect and organize these geotagged image sets to make them accessible for point cloud generation, 3D modeling, and various urban and environmental research applications. Join us in building the most comprehensive aerial image archive of Earth!

Overview

WikiProject GeoSets focuses on generating a comprehensive archive of high-quality geotagged photographs on Commons. The ultimate goal is to build a collection of open-licensed images that will enable the creation of a morphological and temporal digital twin of the Earth. This open repository supports environmental assessments, advanced mapping techniques, and diverse applications, facilitating dynamic 4D analysis of any surveyed area over time.

Primary goal

The primary goal of the project is to incentivize the upload of geotagged image sets while discussing and improving organizational practices (file naming, categorization, etc.).

Secondary goals

With enough image sets of a certain area uploaded to Commons, various processes can develop:

• Integration with open-source tools such as WebODM to monitor and process image sets, then upload the finished product to OpenAerialMap.
• Development of tools to use image sets for geotagging or improving other images on Commons.
• Tools to monitor morphological features over time, both geographical (e.g., trees, forests, coastlines) and anthropogenic (e.g., buildings, cities).
• Other innovative uses yet to be imagined.

Scope

• In Scope: Aerial photo sets, non-aerial geotagged photo sets, historical aerial imagery.
• Out of Scope: (These can still be uploaded to Commons) Individual photographs, satellite imagery, digitized maps, non-photographic aerial data.

Potential applications of geotagged sets

The collection of aerial photo sets from around the world over time generates valuable data for geographical, natural, and urban analysis. As photogrammetry technologies evolve, multiple data sets enhance accuracy and detail, making access to image sets beneficial compared to their products (point clouds or orthomosaics).

• Combine image sets for enhanced location precision.
• Geolocate non-geotagged photographs, including historical ones.
• Monitor temporal changes in buildings, vegetation, or geographic features with 3D precision.
• Enable diverse applications under the CC-BY-SA image licensing, ensuring proper attribution to original authors.
• Categorize and utilize individual images across Wikimedia projects.

Uploading guidelines

Contributors are encouraged to review our guidelines for detailed information on:

• File Format: Geotagged JPG (Commons does not accept RAW image files).
• Metadata Standards: Useful metadata (date, location, camera information, projection) using EXIF.
• Preparing Image Sets for Upload: Batch uploading, geotagging, metadata embedding.
• Manipulating Downloaded Sets: Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, change detection (QGIS, OpenDroneMap).

Membership

• Join the project by uploading image sets as outlined above. Feel free to add your name to the list of members.

Uploads

• Aerial photo sets - An index of all uploaded sets, categorized for easy access.

Resources

• Guidelines - Detailed specifications for image set uploads.