Organised Editing/Activities/Nova Systems GAP

Rationale

The purpose of Nova Systems GAP’s activity within OpenStreetMap (OSM) is to ensure accurate and reliable mapping data for its IVMS (In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems) solutions. By updating and correcting speed limit information on OSM, Nova Systems GAP aims to:

1. Enhance Safety: Accurate speed limit data contributes to safer driving by providing drivers with up-to-date and reliable information for their routes.
2. Improve IVMS Functionality: Precise speed limit data is essential for the effective operation of IVMS solutions, which are used to monitor driver behavior, vehicle compliance, and fleet management.
3. Address Customer Feedback: Nova Systems GAP’s activity is customer-centric, with changes driven by reports of errors submitted by users. This ensures that the data corrections align with real-world observations and authoritative sources.
4. Support the OSM Community: By contributing verified edits to OSM, Nova Systems GAP actively improves the quality of the map, benefiting both its customers and the broader OSM user base in Australia.

Contact

support@two10degrees.com

Community consultation

Nova Systems GAP ensures transparency and collaboration with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community by engaging in the following ways:

Changeset Transparency:

All edits are clearly identifiable with the hashtag #NovaSystemsGAP, enabling the community to monitor and review the changes. This helps maintain open communication with other contributors and encourages feedback.

Feedback and Discussion:

Nova Systems GAP actively invites feedback from the OSM community through their editor account. Community members can raise concerns or ask questions regarding edits directly via changeset comments.

Verification Standards:

The team ensures that all edits are based on authoritative data sources or verified customer-provided photographs. This commitment to quality aligns with OSM's goals and builds trust with the mapping community.

Hashtag

#NovaSystemsGap

Timeframe

The activity conducted by Nova Systems GAP began as an ongoing initiative and does not have a specified end date.

Tools and data sources

Tools

OpenStreetMap browser version (https://www.openstreetmap.org/#).

Data Sources

1. Authoritative Government Data
   • Speed limit data is cross-referenced with official government datasets (e.g., NSW Speed data https://opendata.transport.nsw.gov.au/dataset/speed-zones).
2. Photographic Evidence
   • Photos submitted by customers are used to verify speed limits and confirm their accuracy.
3. Satellite Imagery
   • High-resolution imagery from sources like Bing Maps or Maxar for map accuracy and contextual information.
4. Customer Reports
   • Error reports and updates submitted by Nova Systems’ IVMS clients serve as the foundation for edits.

Participants

• Nova Systems GAP (Editor Account)
  • OSM Username: Nova Systems GAP
  • This single editor account is responsible for all changes submitted to OpenStreetMap. It performs the majority of the edits related to speed limit updates and corrections.