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19 June 2025
11:26
Insurers Retreating From Climate-Risk Zones
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For many Americans, one of the consequences of climate change is higher insurance premiums. In Homeowners Insurance in an Era of Climate Change, the Brookings Institution maps U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data to show where home insurance is becoming more costly and harder to obtain for millions of Americans.One way this is happening is through non-renewals of homeowners insurance. A

11:00
Mappery: La Via Dell’ Ambra
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Doug spotted this “The amber trail in Europ – Bassano del Grappa Italy
18 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: The MapWoman at GeomobBER
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Enclosure: [download]

Chiara Phillips presented at Geomob Berlin with a MapsInTheWild-approved dress code.

Tonight is the Geomob London event, will anyone wear maps in the wild?

10:11
The Reforestation Interactive Map
sur Google Maps Mania

The Nature Conservancy has released a new interactive map identifying 195 million hectares around the world where forest cover could be restored."Reforesting these areas could capture 2.2 billion tonnes of CO? per year, equivalent to removing 481 million passenger vehicles driven for one year."Click on a country on the Reforestation Hub map to see how much land could be reforested, how many

17 June 2025

22:43

Fernando Quadro: Instalação do GeoNode no Ubuntu 22.04

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Prezados leitores,

Neste post irei apresentar como você pode instalar o GeoNode via Docker em uma máquina rodando o Ubuntu Linux 22.04. Ao final dessa instalação você estará com uma instância do GeoNode executando no seu localhost.

Sem enrolação, vamos aos passos:

1. Instalar os pacotes do S.O

> sudo add-apt-repository universe
> sudo apt-get update -y
> sudo apt-get install -y git-core git-buildpackage debhelper devscripts python3.10-dev python3.10-venv virtualenvwrapper
> sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport [https] ca-certificates curl lsb-release gnupg gnupg-agent software-properties-common vim

2. Adicionar os repositórios do Docker

> sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings
> curl -fsSL [https:] | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg
> sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg
> echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] [https:] $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

3. Adicionar os pacotes do Docker

> sudo apt-get update -y
> sudo apt-get install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose
> sudo apt autoremove --purge
> sudo reboot

4. Adicionar seu usuário ao grupo docker

> sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}
> su ${USER}

5. Preparar o ambiente

> sudo mkdir -p /opt/geonode_custom/
> sudo usermod -a -G www-data geonode
> sudo chown -Rf geonode:www-data /opt/geonode_custom/
> sudo chmod -Rf 775 /opt/geonode_custom/

Dica: Se o nome do seu usuário não for geonode, substitua pelo nome do seu usuário na linha 2 e 3 acima.

6. Clonar o código fonte

> cd /opt/geonode_custom/
> git clone [https:] -b 4.4.2

Dica: É importante ressaltar que o número que você passar após o -b é na realidade a versão que você quer baixar/instalar do GeoNode

7. Criar uma instância do Django

> source /usr/share/virtualenvwrapper/virtualenvwrapper.sh
> mkvirtualenv --python=/usr/bin/python3 my_geonode
> pip install Django==3.2.13
> django-admin startproject --template=./geonode-project -e py,sh,md,rst,json,yml,ini,env,sample,properties -n monitoring-cron -n Dockerfile my_geonode
> cd /opt/geonode_custom/my_geonode

OBS: Chamaremos nossa instância de my_geonode. Você pode alterar o nome conforme desejar.

8. Criar o arquivo .env

> python create-envfile.py

9. Construa os containers

> docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml build --no-cache

10. Finalmente execute o container

> docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml up -d

Agora é só aguardar todos os containers aparecerem como done, e você já pode acessar o GeoNode no seu navegador digitando [localhost]

Se você quiser mais detalhes sobre a instalação basta acessar a documentação oficial do GeoNode, clicando aqui.

11:00
Mappery: Valpolicella
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Doug shared this “Valpolicella Wine Region @ Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani Winery. Beautiful relief map

8:42
When Ocean Currents Collapse
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AMOC Collapse VisualizationA new study suggests that global warming could paradoxically plunge Europe into dramatic cooling, leading to severe winter cold spells, more intense storms, and reduced rainfall. Average winter temperatures could plunge, sea ice could spread as far south as the British Isles, and nearly half the year could see temperatures below freezing.The Atlantic Meridional

16 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: You arrrr here
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Anita shared this neat little pirate map which comes with an attached cocktail

8:16
When is the sun directly overhead?
sur Google Maps Mania

The longest day of the year occurs this coming Saturday. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is on June 21st. This is the day when the subsolar point - the location on Earth where the Sun is directly overhead at solar noon - reaches its northernmost position, directly above the Tropic of Cancer. The subsolar point moves north and south throughout the year as the Earth orbits the

1:52
Sean Gillies: Bear training week 17 recap
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I didn't do a lot of running in week 17, but none of it was flat. I did a solid uphill treadmill run on Thursday and a hot trail run at Lory State Park on Saturday.
- 12.8 miles running
- 10 hours, 40 minutes all training
- 3,667 ft D+ running
In addition to those two runs, I did a hard elliptical workout and rode a bike three days. I did some weight training at home and at the gym, and did two sauna sessions. I'm trying to do 2-3 20-minute sessions a week in June to get ready for potentially hot weather at Never Summer. Andrew Huberman has a nice long podcast episode about the science of deliberate heat exposure that I found super interesting. If you haven't heard it, it's well worth a listen.

I went out for 2.5 hours in sunny 30 °C conditions yesterday and felt warm, but okay. The modest amount of heat training that I've been doing seems to be working. I'm going to stick with passive heating in the sauna a few times a week and one hot run every week. As much as I enjoy hearing about David Roche's extreme heat traing regimen, I won't be buying a heat suit or core temperature sensor.

Like I said last week, I've found it hard to adapt to downhill running when I'm not doing much downhill running. Today my quads are quite sore after yesterday's three miles of steep descents. I need to do more, that's all there is to it!

A faint 4WD trail through grass and flowers over the top of a small summit under a mostly blue summer sky.
15 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Frozen Four
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Enclosure: [download]

Doug shared this “The location of Western Michigan University on the shoulder of their jerseys”
14 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Ukrainian Poems
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Reinder spotted this in a thrift shop. It’s a book of Ukrainian poems translated into English. We are wondering if the map is Kiev or …? Maybe one of our Ukrainian followers can help us out? Regardless this is a high impact book cover and could become one of my favourites.

7:42
Prosecuting Crimes Against Humanity
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The Universal Jurisdiction Interactive Map (UJIM), developed by TRIAL International, is a comprehensive and accessible digital tool designed to track and display criminal cases related to serious international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture, enforced disappearances, and the crime of aggression.Universal Jurisdiction is a legal principle that allows states

13 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Walking on the World in Valencia
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Angel Arenas sent me this pic of his latest giant interactive map in a square in Valencia. The map is 230 square metres, that’s pretty massive. Maybe the biggest ever?

9:12
800K Galaxies - 1 Map
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The newly unveiled COSMOS-Web is the largest, most detailed map of the universe ever created. The map plots nearly 800,000 galaxies, and almost spans the entire 13.8-billion-year history of the cosmos.The map is the result of a multinational collaboration led by astrophysicists at UC Santa Barbara and the Rochester Institute of Technology - using data collected by the James Webb Space Telescope.

4:39
Sean Gillies: Bear training week 16 recap
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Week 16, the end of the first half of my trail running season. I started out sick, but was able to get back into training pretty quickly. I had a nice gravel ride Wednesday, some tempo treadmill Thursday, a 2.5 hour ride on Saturday with a significant amount of comfortably hard uphill pedaling, and a 90 minute uphill treadmill run on Sunday. I avoided my usual group classes at the gym.

I continued with the therapeutic dose of Naproxen, iced my left Achilles tendon every night, and did no running on pavement or trails. Walking felt better all week, I'm happy to report.

It's seven weeks to Never Summer. It's weird to approach it with a base, a solid base, of cycling, and uphill treadmill and elliptical sessions, without the hundreds of miles of real trail running that I've done in the past.

My fitness level is pretty good. Based on my perceived level of exertion during workouts, my resting heart rate, and my body weight, it seems like I'm back where I was at this point in 2023. That's great, I'm pumped! I'm eager to do some fast downhill running before Never Summer. That's the thing that's hard to simulate in the gym, and I've been feeling soreness after my rare downhill runs this spring.

It'll be interesting to see how I fare on an alpine run like Twin Sisters, for sure. I'm planning that outing now.
2:00
FOSSGIS e.V. News: Konferenzorgateam checkt Standort für 2026
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Nach dem Motto nach der Konferenz ist vor der Konferenz wollte das Local Team Göttingen zeitnah mit den Konferenz-Vorbereitungen starten.

Janine, Daniel, Maik, Volker und Katja vom Konferenzorgateam und zwei Neumitglieder aus Göttingen trafen sich am 12. und 13. Juni mit den Ansprechpartnern aus der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Raumvergabe der Universität Göttingen. Die erste Grobplanung zur Raumnutzung und Positionierung der Catering- und Ausstellerflächen steht nun bereits fest. Beim gemeinsamen Kennlerntreffen an der mitveranstaltenden Fakultät für Geowissenschaften und Geographie wurden Ideen zur Programmgestaltung und zum Rahmenprogramm besprochen.

Die FOSSGIS 2026 wird vom 25.-28.03.2026 in Göttingen stattfinden. Der erste Teil der Konferenz von Mittwoch bis Freitag wird im Zentralen Hörsaalgebäude, welches große Hörsäle und ein großzügiges Foyer bietet, ausgerichtet. Der OSM-Samstag und Codesprint findet voraussichtlich an der Fakultät für Geowissenschaften und Geographie auf dem Nordcampus statt.

Es wird 2026 möglich sein in der Mensa gleich nebenan zu Mittag zu essen.

Unter anderem haben wir mögliche Locations für den Inoffiziellen Start und die Abendveranstaltung erkundet und getestet.

Links: Foyer im ZHG, Mitte: Mensa, rechts: Foyer der Geofakultät am Nordcampus
12 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Padlock Map
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Reinder sent us this superb map of Amsterdam made out of padlocks. He said ” map of padlocks in the Groenburgwal (canal) in Amsterdam. To commemorate the 750th anniversary of the city. They do this here because many people attach a padlock to the nearby bridge. To kind of ‘seal’ the eternity of their love. Quite a remarkable example of modern art.”

7:50
Discover the Toxin Polluters Near You
sur Google Maps Mania

ToxOnline is an interactive map that allows you to see which facilities are releasing toxins in your area. Simply enter your address into the map to instantly discover where and how toxic chemicals are being released near your home.The map displays markers for all facilities reporting toxic releases and includes a heat map showing the average toxic release in the searched area. By clicking

11 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: When was Marc-Tobias’ Hat Printed?
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Enclosure: [download]

Marc-Tobias sent me this picture of his new hat. Can you work out when the map was printed and why?

According to Ian Turton this xkcd may help you date the map

9:29
The Real-Time 15 City Map
sur Google Maps Mania

The concept of the '15 Minute City' aims to make urban living more livable and sustainable by ensuring that all essential individual needs can be met without reliance on a car or public transport. It's a very simple idea: ideally, an individual's essential needs should be accessible within a short travel distance.Such a simple concept deserves a suitably simple-to-understand map. CThood

10 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Elevator Map
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Mark shared this impressive map on the entrance to an elevator (lift in English) at the Chicago Hyatt Place.

9:08
Like Google My Maps but Better
sur Google Maps Mania

Tasmap is a powerful platform that allows anyone to create personalized, interactive maps - like Google My Maps, but better!To help you build your own custom maps, Tasmap includes built-in AI support. This means you can get started quickly by simply telling Tasmap what you want to include on your map.For example, I gave Tasmap the following prompt:Help me create a map of filming locations in Los

2:00
GeoServer Team: June 2025 Vulnerability Disclosures
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The GeoServer community has readied the following CVE vulnerabilities for public disclosure.
- CVE-2025-30220 XML External Entity (XXE) Processing Vulnerability in GeoServer WFS Service (High)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.27.1 | GeoServer 2.26.3 | GeoServer 2.25.7
- CVE-2025-30145 Denial-of-service (DoS) Vulnerability in Jiffle process (High)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.27.0 | | GeoServer 2.26.3 | GeoServer 2.25.7
- CVE-2025-27505 Missing Authorization on REST API Index (Moderate)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.26.3 | GeoServer 2.25.6
- CVE-2024-38524 GWC Home Page exposes sensitive server information (Moderate)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.26.2 | GeoServer 2.25.6
- CVE-2024-40625 Coverage REST API Server Side Request Forgery (Moderate)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.26.0
- CVE-2024-29198 Unauthenticated SSRF via TestWfsPost (High)
  CVE-2021-40822 SSRF in TestWfsPost for specific targets, e.g. PHP + Nginx (High)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.25.2 | GeoServer 2.24.4
  
  This duplication is due to CVE-2021-40822 being generated prior to our use of CVE records.
- CVE-2024-34711 Improper ENTITY_RESOLUTION_ALLOWLIST URI validation in XML Processing (SSRF) (High)
  Fixed: GeoServer 2.25.0
The release announcements listed above have been updated.

Free software is a participation sport - to create a patch for a prior release volunteer with community development.
Q: How often should I upgrade GeoServer?
GeoServer operates with a time boxed release cycle, maintaining “stable” and “maintenance” releases, over the course of a year.
- Upgrade GeoServer twice a year as new stable releases are made.
- Once the release you are using has entered “maintenance” it is a good idea to upgrade (before the release is no longer supported).
- GeoServer security policy provides one year of support. You may also contact our service providers for extended support beyond this timeframe.
Q: Notification of security vulnerabilities?
Stay up to date:
1. Please monitor release announcements for the heading “Security Considerations”.
  
  Security Considerations
  
  This release addresses several security vulnerabilities, and is a recommended upgrade for production systems.
  
  You can review the release announcement, and decide to update.
2. When everyone has had an opportunity to update the details of the vulnerability are announced.
  Security Considerations
  
  This release addresses several security vulnerabilities, and is a recommended upgrade for production systems.
  - CVE-2024-29198 Unauthenticated SSRF via TestWfsPost (Moderate)
3. Review the full vulnerability to learn more:
4. Scanning tools also have access to this information when the report is published:
Q: Notification of security reports?
As incoming security reports contain sensitive information they are only shared with representatives of the geoserver-security email list.

Participation in geoserver-security, like commit access, is volunteer based and reflects trust.

Please review GeoServer Security Policy if you are in a position to help out.
09 June 2025
12:38
OSGeo Announcements: [OSGeo-Announce] PROJ 9.6.2 is released
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PROJ 9.6.2 is released
On behalf of the PROJ team, we are happy to announce the release of PROJ 9.6.2

The PROJ release includes updates to the the database contents, as well as a number of bug fixes. See the release notes below.

Download the archives here:

[download.osgeo.org]
[download.osgeo.org]
Updates- Update EPSG to 12.013 Bug Fixes- Database: change ESRI deprecated records back to their deprecated state (#4519)
- ProjectedCRS::identify(): more robust identification of old ESRI names using _IntlFeet (#4518)
- Fix issue related to D_Unknown_based_on_WGS_84_ellipsoid datum name (#4514)
- proj_trans_bounds(): sample points within the source grid to avoid missing extent such as world-wide coverage from EPSG:4326 to ESRI:54099 (Spilhaus) (#4513)
- proj_trans_bounds(): avoid erroring out, in some cases, when PJ* object is directly constructed from a PROJ pipeline (#4512)
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11:00
Mappery: Car Park in The Hague
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Reinder spotted this beautiful tiled map on the entrance to an underground car park in The Hague.

9:30
EthnoGuessr
sur Google Maps Mania

EthnoGuessr is a geography-based guessing game inspired by GeoGuessr, but instead of identifying real-world locations from street views, players are shown composite facial images representing average features of various ethnic groups. The facial averages (sourced from anthropological website Human Phenotypes) serve as clues. Players must guess the historical geographic origin of the

08 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Italian wines
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Fancy some Italian wines?
07 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Souvenir Shop in Italy
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Legami is a souvenir shop where maps can be found in various forms.

8:23
The Future of Street View Has Arrived
sur Google Maps Mania

Odyssey has released a demo of its new AI technology that enables users to explore 3D video environments in real time. Odyssey is similar to Google Maps Street View in that it allows users to visually explore real-world environments. However, instead of navigating through static 360-degree photos, Odyssey uses AI-generated streaming video that responds dynamically to user input. The result

06 June 2025
14:15
Lutra consulting: Crowdfunding QGIS 3D: Support Open Source Digital Twins
sur Planet OSGeo

Help fund QGIS 3D enhancements for digital twins, including glTF export, CityGML, IFC, and performance upgrades. Campaign ends June 30, 2025.
11:00
Mappery: Trastevere
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Back to Rome and the Trastevere.

9:02
Mapping A Billion Birds
sur Google Maps Mania

The ADS-B Massive Visualizer now maps 1.5 billion eBird observations. This powerful, interactive geospatial tool shows where and when different bird species have been observed by eBird users around the world.At first glance, the map may look like just a collection of dots - but click the selector button (the square with an arrow in the bottom left corner), and you can draw a region to

05 June 2025
16:37
Jackie Ng: Announcing: MapGuide Open Source 4.0 Beta 3
sur Planet OSGeo
A new beta release of MapGuide Open Source 4.0 is now available.
The main driver for this release is updating an assortment of bundled components:
- PHP updated to 8.3.20
- Apache [httpd] updated to 2.4.63
- Tomcat updated to 9.0.104
Sticking with PHP 8.1 would've meant that come November this year we would be bundling something that would've been end-of-life. Updating our bundled PHP to 8.3 gives us the maximum possible runway in terms of support (on the PHP side) as its end-of-life is 2.5 years from now.
This release also plugs an assortment of memory leaks found in:
- The King Oracle FDO provider
- Rendering of tiles from tile sets
- Rendering of watermarks
- In-memory feature joins
- Render profiling
Download
11:00
Mappery: Lecce
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Lecce is in Italy’s southern Apulia region.

10:00
Mapping Whale Superhighways
sur Google Maps Mania

The WWF has launched a new interactive map Blue Corridors that brings 30 years of whale migration data to life. Using the map you can:?? See where whales travel.?? Learn what’s putting them at risk.? Discover how we can protect them.The new Blue Corridors interactive map is designed to support global whale conservation efforts by visualizing decades of scientific data in a way that is

2:00
Camptocamp: France Becomes First Government to Endorse UN Open Source Principles, Now What?
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Enclosure: [download]

In a historic and symbolic step, France has officially endorsed the United Nations' Open Source Principles, becoming the first government to do so, alongside many organizations including the Open Source Initiative, Linux Foundation and the Eclipse Foundation.

04 June 2025
12:38
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forecasts
sur Google Maps Mania

The wildfires currently raging in Canada have forced the evacuation of over 25,000 people across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Manitoba has been the hardest hit, with entire communities like Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage forced to flee. The smoke from the wildfires is now affecting air quality not just in Canada, but in several U.S. states.You can use Smoke Forecast to view

11:00
Mappery: Polignano a Mare
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Fancy a visit to Puglia? Here is Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy.

7:34
Poland's Political Partition Persists
sur Google Maps Mania

Here are two maps of Poland. The map on the left shows the partitioned Poland of 1815–1918 (from Lessons from the Partitions of Poland). The map on the right is Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza's interactive map of this week's 2025 Polish Election.It has long been a tradition, after every Polish election, for observers to note that current voting patterns in the country still seem to follow

2:00
FOSSGIS e.V. News: Vernetzungstreffen
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Vernetzungstreffen für Geoinformatiker:innen, FOSSGIS-Konferenz-Teilnehmende, Mitglieder und Interessierte in der FOSSGIS-Community
Es begann mit einem Anruf einer Onlineteilnehmerin der FOSSGIS 2025, die ihre Begeisterung zur Konferenz zum Ausdruck brachte und nach Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten fragte. Die Idee ein Vernetzungstreffen online zu veranstalten, in dem sich die Teilnehmenden kennenlernen und austauschen, war im Raum.

Für den 04. Juni geplant, startete die Veranstaltung um 18 Uhr. Sieben Teilnehmende waren dabei, lernten sich kennen, erzählten woher sie kommen, womit die sie sich hinsichtlich FOSSGIS, Geoinformatik beschäftigen und suchten und fanden Kontaktpunkte. Oft ist es so, dass Geoinformatiker:innen in ihrer Institution die einzigen oder in einem sehr kleinen Team sind und deshalb den Austausch über die eigene Institution hinaus brauchen. Veranstaltungs- und Aktivitätenhinweise wurden dankbar angenommen.

Katja stellte den Verein und aktuelle Aktivitäten vor und stand für Fragen zur Verfügung.

Alle waren sich einig, dass diese Art Treffen sehr sinnvoll sind und fortgeführt werden sollten, um Interessierte Leute onzuboarden und Vernetzung zu ermöglichen. Auch Themen in Kleingruppen besprechen, wurde als gute Idee bestätigt.

Als Folgetermin ist der 10.09.025, wieder um 18 Uhr vereinbart.
Wiki: [https:]]

Ankündigung Vernetzungstreffen am 10.09.2025 mit Link zum Wiki
2:00
Camptocamp: The AIS of Pas-de-Calais: a web application serving modern archaeology
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Enclosure: [download]

Discover how the Pas-de-Calais Archaeological Information System (AIS) combines data integrity, UX design, and open-source innovation to support modern archaeological work in France.
03 June 2025
21:26
Sean Gillies: Bear training week 15 recap
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My doctor convinced me to try a two week course of Naproxen and more PT before jumping into steroids. I'm following her advice and also sticking to low impact exercise. I did manage 115 minutes of comfortably hard treadmill running and elliptical pedaling in week 15, which was a big bump up from the previous week. Otherwise, my numbers continue to lack luster.
- 4.9 miles running
- 7 hours, 1 minute all training
- 0 ft D+ running
That 4.9 miles was on a treadmill at a 7% incline. That would have been 1,800 ft of elevation gain on an actual trail. And I went hard on the climbs on my one hilly bike ride.

Friday I felt fatigued. I attributed it to more hard workouts. Sunday I was definitely feeling sick. Sore throat, sinus congestion, headache. Today (Tuesday) I'm feeling 50% recovered from this cold. I hope to get some real exercise tomorrow.

A trailhead above a small reservoir, with a low ridge, and plains extending to the horizon in the background. Fort Collins' Pineridge Open Space.
11:00
Mappery: Trays from Peak District
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Trays as Peak District swag. I already have too many. One more?
9:46
OPENGIS.ch: QField 3.6 “Gondwana”: Locking on greatness
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Building on top of the last release which introduced background tracking, this development cycle focused on polishing functionalities and building on top of preexisting features. The variety of improvements is sure to make our diverse user base and community excited to upgrade to QField 3.6.
Main highlights
One of the most noticeable improvement in this version is the addition of “map preview rendering”. QField now renders partial map content immediately beyond the edge of the screen, offering a much nicer experience when panning around as well as zooming in and out. Long-time QGIS users will recognise the behaviour, and we’re delighted to bring this experience to the field

This upgrade was the foundation upon which we built the following enhancement: as of QField 3.6, using the “lock to position” mode now keeps your position at the very center of the screen while the canvas slips through smoothly. This greatly improves the usability of the function as your eyes never need to spend time locating the position within the screen: it’s dead center and it stays there!

Reminder, the “lock to position” mode is activated by clicking on the bottom-right positioning button, with the button’s background turning blue when the mode is activated.

The improvements did not stop there. Panning and zooming around used to drop users out of the lock mode immediately. While this had its upsides, it also meant that simple scale adjustments to try and view more of the map as it follows the position was not possible. With QField 3.6, the lock has been hardened. Moving the map around will temporarily disable the lock, with a visual countdown embedded within a toast message informs users of when the lock will return. An action button to terminate the lock is located within the toaster to permanently leave the mode.

Moving on to QFieldCloud, this cycle saw tons of improvements. To begin with, it is now possible to rely on shared datasets across multiple cloud projects. Known as localised data paths in QGIS, this functionality enables users to reduce storage usage by storing large datasets in QFieldCloud only once, serving multiple cloud projects, and also easing the maintenance of read-only datasets that require regular updates.

QFieldSync users will see a new checkbox when synchronising their projects, letting them upload shared datasets onto QFieldCloud.

Furthermore, QField has introduced a new cloud project details view to provide additional details on QFieldCloud-hosted projects before downloading them to devices. The new view includes a cloud project thumbnail, more space for richer description text, including interactive hyperlinks, and author details, as well as creation and data update timestamps. Finally, the view offers a QR code, which allows users to scan it quickly and access cloud projects, provided they have the necessary access permission. Distributing a public project has never been easier!

Beyond that, tons more has made its way into QField, including map layer notes viewable through a legend badge in the side dashboard, support for feature identification on online raster layers on compatible WMS and ArcGIS REST servers, atlas printing of a relationship’s child feature directly within the parent feature form, and much more. There’s something for everybody out there.
Focus on feature form polishing
This new version of QField coincides with the release of XLSForm Converter, a new QGIS plugin created by OPENGIS.ch’s very own ninjas. As its title implies, the plugin converts an XLSForm spreadsheet file (.xls, .xlsx, .ods) into a full-fledged QGIS project ready to be used in QField with a pre-configured survey layer matching the content of the provided XLSForm.

This was a golden opportunity to focus on polishing QField’s feature form. As a result, advanced functionalities such as data-driven editable flag and label attribute properties are now supported. In addition, tons of paper-cut bugs, visual inconsistencies, and UX shortcomings have been addressed. Our favourite one might just be the ability to drag the feature addition drawer’s header up and down to toggle its full-screen state

8:58
Hunger Maps
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The Hunger Map by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is a visual tool that illustrates the prevalence of undernourishment across the world. It visualizes the geographic distribution of hunger and helps monitor global food insecurity trends.Hunger Map allows users to explore data across multiple geographic scales, including countries, subregions, and regions,

02 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Roman Empire
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Spotted in Rome, Italy, next to the Colosseum
10:00
WhereGroup: Verarbeiten einer PointCloud (mit CloudCompare)
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Wie funktioniert die Installation von CloudCompare und seine Verwendung für eine PointCoud – wir zeigen Ihnen step by step, wie’s fehlerfrei funktioniert.
10:00
gvSIG Team: ? Última llamada: ¡Consulta el programa y asegura tu plaza en la Jornada IDE en la Administración Local!
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El próximo 5 de junio, de 9:00 a 14:00 h, se celebrará en la Sala multiusos de La Harinera, en València Innovation Capital, La Jornada de Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales en la Administración Local: Del Mapa a la Gestión. Este evento reunirá a diversos ayuntamientos que compartirán sus experiencias en la implementación de tecnologías libres para la gestión municipal.
Programa de la jornada:
- 09:00 – 09:15: Bienvenida y presentación.
- 09:15 – 10:00: Bloque 1: Gestión y organización de la información territorial
  Participan: Ayuntamiento de La Pobla de Vallbona, Ayuntamiento de Picassent.
- 10:00 – 11:00: Bloque 2: Conectividad entre gvSIG Online y otras plataformas de gestión municipal
  Participan: Ayuntamiento de Cullera, Ayuntamiento de Onda, Ayuntamiento de Cartagena.
- 11:00 – 11:40: Pausa para café.
- 11:40 – 13:00: Bloque 3: Proyectos diversos de implantación de IDE en contextos municipales
  Participan: Scolab, Ayuntamiento de Talavera, Ayuntamiento de Albacete.
- 13:00 – 13:30: Novedades: Presentación de nuevas funcionalidades de la Suite gvSIG.
  Mirada al futuro: Inteligencia artificial integrada en gvSIG Online.
- 13:30 – 14:00: Cierre.
Este evento es una oportunidad única para conocer de primera mano cómo diferentes municipios están aplicando las Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales para mejorar la gestión interna, facilitar el acceso ciudadano y conectar sistemas de información, utilizando herramientas de la Suite gvSIG.
Modalidad de asistencia:
- Presencial: Aforo limitado. ¡Quedan pocas plazas disponibles!
- Streaming: Retransmisión en directo a través del canal de YouTube de gvSIG.
Inscripción gratuita:
Para asistir, es necesario completar el formulario de inscripción disponible en el siguiente enlace:

Formulario de inscripción

No pierdas la oportunidad de participar en esta jornada y conocer las experiencias de otros ayuntamientos en la implementación de tecnologías libres para la gestión municipal.

¡Te esperamos el 5 de junio en València!

9:54
The Start of Hurricane Season
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Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30 each year. The peak of hurricane activity typically occurs from mid-August to late October, with September 10 often cited as the statistical peak of the season. During this time, meteorologists and emergency planners closely monitor tropical systems and prepare for potential impacts to the U.S., Central

6:57
OPENGIS.ch: XLSForm Converter: unlock a world of surveys with our brand new QGIS plugin
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Today marks the initial release of our brand-new QGIS plugin, XLSForm Converter.
As the name suggests, the plugin converts XLSForm survey files into ready-to-use QGIS projects with a preconfigured survey attribute form.

Migrating to QField was never easier!
The converted survey form as displayed on QGIS (left) and QField (right)
Even more exciting is that the converted QGIS project includes all the necessary settings for use with QField, thanks to a nifty QFieldCloud integration. With just a single checkbox, you can upload your generated project to the cloud and begin gathering data—either as a standalone surveyor or collaboratively as part of a team.

We believe this provides a fantastic solution for organisations and groups familiar with XLSForm—or already working with templates—who want to leverage QGIS-powered QField to conduct spatial surveys.
Plugin highlights
The plugin adds an algorithm to QGIS’ processing toolbox that converts a XLSForm file – Microsoft Excel’s .xls or .xlsx as well as LibreOffice Calc’s .ods – into a QGIS project containing a main survey layer and a basemap.
The XLSForm Converter’s algorithm dialog
The layer’s geometry type will reflect the first geometry-driven question type found in the XLSForm, namely a point geometry for geopoint, a line geometry for geotrace, or a polygon geometry for geoshape.

For XLSForm repeat blocks, the algorithm generates additional layers and configures parent-child relationships to bind them to the main survey layer. These layers are hidden from the layer tree by default, keeping the project simple and user-friendly—even for users unfamiliar with QGIS.

For questions that capture media content—such as photographs, videos, and audio clips—the converter sets up the project so users can easily record them in QField with a single tap.

Pro tip: Since the converter is an algorithm, you can use it to build complex, model-driven survey projects via the QGIS Processing Modeler. You can also run conversions in headless environments using qgis_process. The possibilities are endless!
QFieldCloud-facilitated deployment to QField
As mentioned earlier, the converted project can immediately be used in QField to conduct surveying. The best way to deploy these projects to your QField-running devices is via QFieldCloud. The algorithm comes with a parameter that – when checked – will automatically upload the generated project to QFieldCloud.

That functionality requires the QFieldSync plugin to be installed and enabled in QGIS. Just log in to your QFieldCloud account via QFieldSync, and let the algorithm take care of the rest. It’s magical! If you haven’t yet tried QFieldCloud, this might be a good time to do so by signing up for a free community account.

Of course, you’ll always be able to copy these projects manually onto devices via USB cable or the numerous file import options available in QField.
XLSForm-what?
XLSForm is a form standard designed to simplify the authoring of forms using spreadsheet programs like LibreOffice Calc or Microsoft Excel. They are simple to get started with and allow for the authoring of complex forms in no time. The syntax is beginner-friendly, and the building of surveys by adding rows onto a spreadsheet is surprisingly intuitive.

The standard has been widely adopted across various sectors, including public health, humanitarian relief, disaster response, local governance, and non-profit organisations.

Over here at OPENGIS.ch, we believe this plugin can be instrumental to preexisting operations and projects interested in migrating to a QField surveying environment where spatial considerations are front and center. If you are interested in discussing this further, do not hesitate to contact us.
01 June 2025
11:00
Mappery: Queen’s Park
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Spotted outside the Queen’s Park Farmers’ Market, London.
31 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Iron Israel
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I was sitting near the entrance to the Carmel Market (shuk) in Tel Aviv and I spotted this map of Israel made out of iron plates. Felt significant to me but I understand others won’t agree.

9:28
Is it Hot Right Now?
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Is the UK hot right now? is a new interactive map that displays live, hour-by-hour temperatures across the country and shows how these temperatures compare to the historical average.On the map, colored numbered markers indicate how much the current temperature is above or below the average at various locations. Clicking on a location’s marker opens a chart showing all recorded temperatures

30 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: A Musical Globe in Delhi
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Elizabeth spotted this in Delhi, apparently it is some kind of musical instrument. It looks a bit like a cross between a drum and a xylophone, if anyone knows better please correct me in the comments.

10:35
How the US Arms the Mexican Drug Cartels
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There are only two gun stores in Mexico, and both are located on military bases. Yet the country still suffers from a major gun homicide problem. So where are the guns coming from?In 2015, a Mexican military helicopter was shot down by cartel fighters using a Browning machine gun and a Barrett .50-caliber rifle. Both weapons were traced back to legal purchases in U.S. gun shops. This stark

2:00
Mergin Maps: [Blog] New API tools give you more user management options!
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Enhance user management in Mergin Maps with the Python API: automate user creation, manage roles, and integrate processes seamlessly.
29 May 2025
14:45
SIG Libre Uruguay: Sistema de información geográfica Montevimap
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«Montevimap se renueva y mejora el acceso a la información territorial disponible para la generación de políticas públicas e investigación, así como para consulta por parte de la ciudadanía.»

[https:]]
14:16
OPENGIS.ch: 1 Million Downloads: QField’s Big Milestone
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QField has officially hit 1 million downloads – thanks to you!

Let’s not beat around the bush: QField has hit 1+ million downloads. What started as an ambitious open-source project has transformed into a global tool that’s changing how professionals collect spatial data in the field. This big milestone is the result of years of dedication, with over 50,000 hours invested by our team. Our GeoNinjas contributed 14% of QGIS, while also driving open-source projects like ModelBaker and SwissLocator.Thank you for making GIS nerds the unsung heroes of fieldwork everywhere. Here’s to changing the world, one field at a time!
GET QFIELD NOW From Switzerland to the world!
Born in the Swiss Alps, raised by open-source, and now roaming the globe, QField has gone international! What started in Switzerland is now in the hands of field mappers, researchers, and GIS pros on six continents. Thank you for taking QField worldwide!
Mapping the world one field at a time. The numbers tell a story
One million downloads might sound like just a number, but for us, it represents something much bigger. It’s 1’000’000 times someone chose an innovative, flexible mobile mapping solution. It’s 1’000’000 instances of fieldwork made easier, more efficient, and more accurate.

From humble beginnings to over 1 million downloads, QField has officially gone from “little app that could” to “open-source overachiever.” Thanks to the power of open source (and probably some caffeine).

QField has hit 1 million downloads in over 150 countries.
QField’s top user countries
QField’s passport is full! We’re blown away by how far our geospatial tool has travelled: from mountaintops to city blocks, you’re mapping it all. Our amazing global user community is making QField a true #DigitalPublicGood. A map made in heaven!

Mapping knows no borders, just like QField’s growing community.
More than just an app
This cross-platform flexibility helps professionals collect GIS data anywhere, anytime. QField goes wherever you do. Android? Check. iOS? Check. Desktop? Check. If it has a screen, we’re probably on it. Collect GIS data anywhere, anytime.

QField isn’t just software, it’s a community-driven project that turns complex geospatial challenges into precise, actionable data. Every download represents a connection to our core mission: making professional-grade mobile GIS accessible, reliable, and straightforward.

QField’s Journey: Mapping our milestones
Our roadmap is packed with milestones and highlights that will continue to push the boundaries of mobile GIS.

QField to QFieldCloud
You can play a key role in the sustainable growth of QField, the open-source digital good. Your support can take many forms, like contributing… or:

This not only streamlines and enhances your fieldwork but also gives you access to the full QField ecosystem with all its advantages. At the same time, you directly contribute to the continuous improvement of QField, ensuring its impact grows for everyone.
SUPPORT US
11:00
Mappery: Living with Dragons in South Africa – Metal Map
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Gregory spotted this towering metal map within a service station, showing the network of major roads. Just to show how large it is here is Gregory, who happens to be wearing a strangely projected map t-shirt.

That’s the end of our little series of Gregory’s pictures from his visit to South Africa, we look forward to his next big trip “Living with Dragons in ….”

Thanks Gregory

10:31
Belt & Road vs TACO
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In 2013, China launched its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to boost trade with the rest of the world. Today, China is the world’s largest trading nation.A key component of the BRI has been major investments in strategic overseas ports and airports. The Council on Foreign Relations has tracked these developments through two interactive maps:Tracking China’s Control of Overseas PortsTracking

28 May 2025
19:27
SIG Libre Uruguay: gvSIG y el Museo del Prado
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El Plano de Toledo del Greco, elaborado con gvSIG, en el Museo del Prado
17:11
gvSIG Team: El Plano de Toledo del Greco, elaborado con gvSIG, en el Museo del Prado
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Hoy he recibido una llamada que me ha emocionado. Era Cesáreo Bas Vivancos, ya jubilado tras muchos años de docencia en la Universidad Miguel Hernández. En las 11as Jornadas Internacionales de gvSIG, realizadas en 2015, presentó el excelente trabajo llevado a cabo para disponer de una nueva edición del plano de Toledo, elaborado por el Greco, digitalizada y que pudiera estar disponible para todo el mundo.

Cesáreo, decía, me llama para contarme que en el Museo del Prado, en la Galería Central del edificio Villanueva se reúnen, por primera vez desde su dispersión, ocho de las nueve obras que el Greco realizó para la iglesia del Monasterio de Santo Domingo el Antiguo de Toledo. Y que ahí está el Plano de Toledo, el elaborado con gvSIG. En el Museo del Prado.
11:00
Mappery: Living with Dragons in South Africa – Sightings Map
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The Sightings board at Kruger National Park. Markers for Rhinos are removed so that poachers don’t get that information.

7:37
Taxing for War
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The average American spends nearly $3,000 a year funding the military. In contrast, if those Americans lived in Haiti, they would contribute just $1.70 per year to military spending.The World BEYOND War's Mapping Militarism project presents a series of maps that illustrate how much individual countries spend on their militaries. The site’s “Money” map includes two key views: one

2:00
FOSSGIS e.V. News: Bericht vom FOSSGIS-OSM-Communitytreffen Nr. 23 - Mai 2025
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Vom 16. - 18. Mai 2025 haben sich 23 FOSSGIS- und OpenStreetMap-Begeisterte zum Arbeitstreffen im Linuxhotel getroffen.

Das Treffen begann am Freitagabend mit dem traditionellen Pizzaesssen.
Wie auch schon beim vorigen Treffen gab es nach dem Frühstück am Samstag und Sonntag eine kurze Session, in der zu besprechende Themen gesammelt und ein Zeitplan für den Tag erarbeitet wurden. So lief auch dieses Treffen wieder sehr strukturiert und effizent ab.

Diskutiert wurden Themen zur FOSSGIS- und OpenStreetMap-Community wie Öffentlichkeitsarbeit, Präsenz auf Messen, Beitrag von FOSSGIS und OSM zur digitalen Souveränität, Vor- und Nachbereitung der FOSSGIS-Konferenz und vieles mehr. Auch technische Themen kamen nicht zu kurz, so wurde über Möglichkeiten gesprochen, GPS-Korrektursignale über SSRoverDAB+ mittels low-cost-Hardware zu empfangen, was zentimetergenaue Satellitenpostionsdaten für die breite OSM-Community verfügbar machen könnte. Ein weiteres Thema war das Model Context Protocol (MCP), das die Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz mit externen Tools und Datenquellen ermöglicht. Damit könnten einerseits die OSM-Daten leichter und effizienter genutzt werden. Andererseits könnte das jedoch auch KI-generierte Edits möglich machen, die von denen echter User kaum zu unterscheiden wären. Letzteres könnte tiefgreifende Konsequenzen für die OSM-Community haben, dieses Thema bietet sicher auf zukünftigen Treffen reichlich Diskussionsstoff.

Die Teilnehmenden schauen auf ein angenehmes, produktives Treffen mit großartigen Teilnehmer:innen, die nicht nur tolle inhaltlche Beiträge lieferten, sondern auch bei der Organisation kräftig mit anpackten, zurück. Besonderer Dank gilt Katja, Marc und Jochen für die hervorragende Moderation der Sessions und dem Versorgungsteam für die Verköstigung. Und ohne die fantastische Unterstützung des Linuxhotels wäre auch dieses Treffen nicht möglich gewesen.

Die umfangreichen Ergebnisse der Besprechungen sind auf der Wiki-Seite des Treffens festgehalten. Selbstvertsändlich konnten Teilnehmehmende auch bei diesem Treffen weiter an ihren Projekten arbeiten: [https:]]

Das nächste FOSSGIS-OSM-Communitytreffen findet vom 19.09.-21.09.2025 im Linuxhotel statt: [https:]]
Fotoeindrücke

Themensammlung und Zeitplan

Gruppenfoto

Frühlingshafter Panoramablick auf die Ruhr hinter dem Linuxhotel
1:58
OPENGIS.ch: QGIS & Industry Solutions Developer | 80 – 100% (Remote)
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Location: Remote, preferably in Switzerland or with at least 4 h overlap with CEST office hours

Employment Type: Full-time (80-100%)

About OPENGIS.ch:

OPENGIS.ch is a dynamic team of Full-Stack GeoNinjas delivering tailored open-source geodata solutions to Swiss and international clients. We are passionate about using and developing open-source tools, providing flexibility, scalability, and future-proof solutions, and we play an active role in the open-source geospatial community. Our agile, distributed team thrives on collaboration, diversity, and mutual support.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated C++ and Python Developer to join our industry solutions team. In this role, you will contribute to QGIS core development (C++), build QGIS plugins (Python), and deliver custom solutions for our clients. You’ll help design, develop, and maintain robust applications that address real-world geospatial challenges. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, client-focused environment and value code quality, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain QGIS and related applications using C++, Python, PostgreSQL, and other technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver new features.
- Ensure application quality, stability, and maintainability.
- Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
- Contribute to code quality, organisation, and automation through CI/CD best practices.
- Optionally, engage directly with clients to understand and address their needs.
Your Profile:
- Strong experience with C++, Python, and SQL.
- Proficient in desktop application development (Qt is an advantage).
- Experience with Linux, Docker (Compose), Git, CI/CD, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs.
- Familiarity with geospatial concepts and web GIS is a plus; training will be provided if needed.
- Solid understanding of software deployment, containerization, and continuous integration.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Collaborative mindset and good communication skills.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a significant advantage.
- Living in Switzerland is an advantage.
Application Questions:
- What is your experience with software development and C++ APIs?
- Can you describe a project where you used Python, maybe to interact with REST APIs?
- What is your experience or familiarity with geospatial concepts, tools, or data formats?
- What is the most recent thing you learned out of personal interest?
How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply at opengis.ch/jobs

Join OPENGIS.ch and help us shape the future of open-source geospatial solutions!
27 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Living with Dragons in South Africa – Cape Town Contours
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Gregory said “The contour letters in Cape Town – I don’t know if that counts as a map, but each one was a specific local mountain” Yes, that definitely counts!

Neat use of contours?

9:33
The Largest Gathering in Human History
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The Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the largest religious gatherings on Earth. It is a Hindu pilgrimage festival that occurs every 12 years. The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, held in Prayagraj, was particularly significant because it was a “Maha Kumbh”, an event that takes place only once every 144 years, due to a rare celestial alignment.During the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, an estimated 663 million pilgrimages

26 May 2025
16:24
Sean Gillies: Bear training weeks 13-14 recap
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Thirteen and fourteen were another two weeks of tempo-focused training with minimal running. The 13th included a long day of hiking and trail maintenance work. Lots of time on my feet in the company of other trail runners. It was a bit like a trail race in that way, but much easier.
- 4.5 miles running
- 13 hours, 51 minutes all training
- 289 ft D+ running
Week 14 was a planned rest week, and somewhat lighter.
- 4.5 miles running
- 8 hours, 8 minutes all training
- 361 ft D+ running
Even though my left Achilles tendon won't let me run much, and working out indoors isn't very effective or satisfying, I've been managing to increase my training volume by doubling up on workouts. Both weeks were similarly structured. I biked and did a heated "power" Vinyasa yoga class at the gym on Monday, with some hot tubbing afterwards. Wednesdays I did a short tempo run outside at Pineridge Open Space and then went back into the gym for another tempo session on an elliptical trainer and some sets of back squats or box step-ups and jumps. This was my biggest day each week. Thursdays I paired an hour long lunchtime bike ride with an evening Pool HIIT (high intensity interval training) class and a sauna session. Fridays I went back to the gym for an hour long tempo workout on the elliptical and more soaking of my lower legs. This all adds up to 75 minutes of effort at 8-8.5 out of 10 RPE (rate of perceived exertion). I'd like to be at 90 minutes, but I'm doing the best I can.

I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow and inquire about an intervention for my chronically inflamed Achilles. The steroids I took last fall to treat my pinched femoral nerve and associated back pain also cured, as a side effect, the last nagging irritation in my right Achilles (that flared in July 2024 and ended my running plans for the year). I don't believe my left is seriously injured, and that it can bear more stress if I can get the inflammation down. I may be referred to a specialist about this.

The other specialists I'm seeing soon are the folks at a local eye wear shop to get sporty, photochromic prescription sunglasses. I tried and failed with contact lens in April. I can get them on my eyes easily enough, but I can't get them out by myself for the same reason that I have always struggled with opening produce bags at the grocery store: faint fingerprints. I just can't get a grip on the contacts. If the local shop doesn't have what I need, I may try sending my prescription to Julbo, the French company. I've been considering the company's reactive glasses for a while, and Bryon Powell's recommendation here is convincing.

I'll wrap up this longish recap with more about the trail work day. There is no trail running without trails (that would be fell running), and trails need regular care and maintenance. If trails are eroded, not passable, or persistently muddy, people will route around them and create new social trails. This leads to trail "braiding" and degradation of the natural landscape and ecosystem damage. Here in arid Colorado, vegetation grows slowly, and the landscape recovers slowly from injury. In Lory State Park, the situation is compounded by soils that turn into peanut butter when saturated.

Gnar Runners, the local running events org that manages Quad Rock and other races in Lory State Park, organizes a trail work day at Lory each spring and fall. I've been participating in the spring one for the last five years. As more and more trail races require proof of trail work or other volunteering, the number have grown. This year there were 24 of us. Ten were meeting requirements of the upcoming High Lonesome event in the Sawatch Range. The Bear 100 also requires eight hours of trail work or volunteering. A lot of us would do this even if it was not required. It feels right and good to take care of a place that you enjoy and depend on.

It's also fun to make new friends and share running stories and plans. Brad Bishop and Nick Clark, the Gnar team, have directed and run more ultra marathons than I ever will and I always learn something new from them. Nick's a legend of the sport, after all. It's like I'm cleaning trail drains with Larry Bird. And some years, like this one, elite contemporary racers come out to work alongside the mere mortals. It'll be extra fun to follow the Western States Endurance Run this year, knowing somebody who is aiming for the podium.

Three humans clustered around a spot on a trail through a grassy valley under a morning sky dotted with clouds.
11:42
GRASS GIS: GRASS Developer Summit 2025
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A week of collaboration in Raleigh The GRASS Developer Summit 2025 brought together more than 30 contributors from around the world for six days of focused collaboration in Raleigh, North Carolina. Held May 19–24 at North Carolina State University, the event served as the main annual gathering of the GRASS community, providing space for developers, researchers, and users to connect, share ideas, and move the project forward. Highlights The week featured a mix of hands-on hacking, roadmap discussions, and topic-based working sessions.
11:00
Mappery: Living with Dragons in South Africa – Vineyard Map
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You have to go on a vineyard tasting experience if you are visiting South Africa and you need a map to help you find your way!
9:00
gvSIG Team: Programa Jornada Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales en la Administración Local
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Tecnologías libres y experiencias reales con la Suite gvSIG

Las Naves (València)
5 de junio
De 9:00 a 14:00 h
Presentación General
Esta jornada tiene como objetivo mostrar experiencias reales de implantación de Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales (IDE) en el ámbito municipal, utilizando tecnologías libres como la Suite gvSIG. A través de casos concretos, se abordará cómo diferentes ayuntamientos han estructurado y aprovechado la información geográfica para mejorar la gestión interna, facilitar el acceso ciudadano y conectar sistemas de información.

09:00 – 09:15
Bienvenida y presentación institucional
9.15 a 10.00
Bloque 1: Gestión y organización de la información territorial. Participan:
- Ayuntamiento de La Pobla de Vallbona
- Ayuntamiento de Picassent
10.00 a 11.00
Bloque 2: Conectividad entre gvSIG Online y otras plataformas de gestión municipal. De la gestión de expedientes a la de cementerios.Una visión de la suite gvSIG en la administración local: diputaciones, ayuntamientos, mancomunidades, intendencias. Participan:
- Ayuntamiento de Cullera
- Ayuntamiento de Onda
- Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
11:00 a 11:40
Coffee Break
11.40 a 13.00
Bloque 3: Proyectos diversos de implantación de IDE en contextos municipales. Participan:
- Scolab – La Suite gvSIG como motor de cambio en la administración local
- Ayuntamiento de Talavera
- Ayuntamiento de Albacete
13.00 a 13.30 Novedades: Presentación de nuevas funcionalidades de la Suite gvSIG Mirada al futuro: Inteligencia artificial integrada en gvSIG Online
13.30 a 14:00

Cierre

¿Te interesa conocer cómo las tecnologías libres están transformando la gestión municipal? No pierdas la oportunidad de asistir a la jornada “Tecnologías libres y experiencias reales con la Suite gvSIG”.

Descubre casos reales de ayuntamientos que ya están aprovechando la Suite gvSIG para mejorar su gestión territorial, conectar sistemas y facilitar el acceso ciudadano. Además, podrás conocer las últimas novedades, incluyendo la integración de inteligencia artificial en gvSIG Online.¡No te quedes fuera!

Inscríbete ya y reserva tu plaza.

7:59
Unlocking Google’s Hidden Maps
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Google's My Maps is a free tool that allows users to create custom maps. It's particularly useful for planning trips, visualizing geographic data, or sharing directions and locations with others.Given the popularity of My Maps, there are likely millions of maps containing valuable local knowledge created by users around the world. Unfortunately, Google does not provide a centralized

6:05
Adam Steer: Identifying deformed sea ice using geomorphons
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I’ve been working around sea ice for close to two decades on and off – and have had the privilege of being up close and personal with floating chunks of frozen ocean in both the Arctic and Antarctic. An enduring geophysical question about sea ice is “how much ice floats on the ocean?” Sea ice,… Read More »Identifying deformed sea ice using geomorphons
25 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Living with Dragons in South Africa – Table Top Mountain
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Last year Gregory Marler (aka on social media as Living with Dragons) went to South Africa, he found lots of mappy stuff to share with us, so good that I thought `I would make a short series of his pics.

This one is a tactile map at the top of Table Mountain [https:]] (Greg is a long-time contributor to OSM and added links to all of the locations)
24 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Lose Hill
sur Planet OSGeo

Lose Hill is situated in the Peak District on a nice trail from Mam Tor. This hill offers a 360-degree landscape.

7:19
The Google Maps Platform Awards
sur Google Maps Mania

To mark two decades of mapping innovation, Google has announced the Google Maps Platform Awards, a new program created to celebrate the developers and innovators who have shaped the digital mapping landscape over the past 20 years. For those who build with geospatial tools, APIs, and data this is your opportunity to showcase your best work.Google aims to recognize the impact that developers have

23 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Cartographic book cover design
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Reinder spotted this book cover, the title is “The Signal to Surrender”.

Reinder explained “It’s not a perfect copy – but still attractive though, according to me. The design is by none other than the great Dutch graphic artist Dick Bruna. [https:]]

Personally I think the book title is a little too stark and something softer would have worked better but the map relief style is excellent

7:34
Underwater Weather Forecasts
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Current Map by Current Map is a powerful tool for visualizing ocean dynamics. This interactive map uses animated streamlines to depict tidal currents in coastal areas of the United States, offering high-resolution, real-time, and forecasted ocean current data. It's a practical, visually striking resource for sailors, scientists, and anyone with an interest in the ocean’s ever-changing

22 May 2025
11:00
Mappery: Picnic blanket
sur Planet OSGeo

Our followers will recognise the view from a few days ago with my Hip Flask. Now here is the OS Picnic Blanket standing on a proper map in the wilderness of the Peak District.
10:35
GeoCat: GeoServer 3: Crowdfunding Goal Surpassed!
sur Planet OSGeo

We are thrilled to announce that the GeoServer 3 crowdfunding campaign has not only met but exceeded its funding target! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering support and commit...

7:49
Is Flying Becoming More Dangerous?
sur Google Maps Mania

CNN has used the Mapbox mapping platform to create a number of impressive animated mapped visualizations of recent 'plane close calls' at major U.S. airports. These animations are part of the interactive article Visualizing airplane safety: Are close calls and crashes really that common?, which investigates recent aviation incidents and public concerns about flight safety.One of the most
21 May 2025
11:05
Map Any Event in History (or Fiction)
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The Battle of Hastings mapped by th Map Simulation Platform The Map Simulation Platform is a hugely ambitious project that uses AI to simulate text prompts in 3D on an interactive map. It employs natural language processing to interpret a prompt and render it on a geographical canvas. It's similar to a text-to-image AI tool, except here the output is a dynamic, map-based scenario rather

11:00
Mappery: T-shirt store in Rome
sur Planet OSGeo

I found this t-shirt in a Store in Rome
2:00
GeoServer Team: GeoServer Installation and Upgrade Guide on Windows
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GeoSpatial Techno is a startup focused on geospatial information that is providing e-learning courses to enhance the knowledge of geospatial information users, students, and other startups. The main approach of this startup is providing quality, valid specialized training in the field of geospatial information.

( YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | X )
GeoServer Installation and Upgrade Guide
In this session, we will install GeoServer on Windows using the Web Archive installation method and upgrade to a new version, while retaining existing data.

If you want to access the complete tutorial, click on the link.

Introduction
GeoServer is a versatile, Java-based application compatible with various operating systems, provided a suitable Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is available. The latest versions of GeoServer have been tested with both Oracle JRE and OpenJDK.

The GeoServer WAR file is a platform-independent web archive designed for deployment on application servers. Apache Tomcat is the recommended servlet container due to its robust integration capabilities and comprehensive documentation. This setup allows multiple web applications to run concurrently, enabling GeoServer to operate alongside other Java-based services, enhancing server versatility.

Note. This guide outlines the installation of GeoServer 2.25.x using Java 17 and Apache Tomcat 9, followed by upgrade instructions. To ensure you have the latest release, please visit this link and avoid using older versions of GeoServer.
Preparing for Installation
Before proceeding, follow the steps below:
- Backup the existing GeoServer folder (if upgrading).
  
  The folder webapps/geoserver/data is the data directory containing your configuration settings you wish to preserve.
  
  The folder webapps/geoserver/WEB-INF/lib contains the deployed GeoServer web application, along with an extensions you have manually installed.
- Check the Modules tab under the Server Status page to see all installed extensions.
- Uninstall previous versions of Java and Apache Tomcat.
Installing Java Development Kit (JDK)
To download JDK 17, navigate to adoptium.net and select:
- Operating System: Windows
- Architecture: x64
- Package Type: JDK
- Version: 17-LTS
Download the .msi file and run it as an administrator. During installation, accept default settings and complete the setup.
Installing Apache Tomcat
To download and install Apache Tomcat software, navigate to tomcat.apache.org and select Tomcat 9 from the Download section.

Choose the 32-bit/64-bit Windows Service Installer and run it as an administrator.

During setup:
- Configure the ports (default recommended).
- Set a secure username and password for administration (avoiding common defaults like admin or tomcat).
- The installer should auto-detect the installed JDK; if not, the user manually selects the Java installation path.
To configure JVM memory allocation, navigate to C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 9.0\bin and run Tomcat9w.exe as an administrator.

In the Java tab, the user sets:
- Initial Memory Pool: 512 MB
- Maximum Memory Pool: 1024 MB
- Java Options: As required for running on Java 17.
```
     --add-exports=java.desktop/sun.awt.image=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.base/java.lang=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.base/java.util=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.base/java.lang.reflect=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.base/java.text=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.desktop/java.awt.font=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.desktop/sun.awt.image=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.naming/com.sun.jndi.ldap=ALL-UNNAMED
     --add-opens=java.desktop/sun.java2d.pipe=ALL-UNNAMED
```
Switch to the General tab, and set Startup Type to Automatic, and start the Tomcat service.
Deploying GeoServer
Download the latest GeoServer WAR file from geoserver.org.

Extract the .war file and copy it to C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 9.0\webapps.

To start GeoServer:
- Navigate http://localhost:8080/manager.
- Login with the Tomcat credentials.
- Click Start next to the GeoServer application.
The user accesses GeoServer at http://localhost:8080/geoserver and logs in using the default credentials:
- Username: admin
- Password: geoserver
Upgrading GeoServer
Stop GeoServer via the Tomcat Manager App, then replace the existing webapps/geoserver/data directory with the one from your backup.

Reinstall any compatible extensions for the new version, and restart GeoServer and verifies functionality.

In this session, we took a brief journey to installation of GeoServer using the Web Archive method. If you want to access the complete tutorial, click on the link.

Reference:
- Web archive (User Manual)
- Java Considerations (User Manual)
20 May 2025
20:13
GeoTools Team: GeoTools 33.1 Released
sur Planet OSGeo

The GeoTools team is pleased to announce the release of the latest stable version of GeoTools 32.3: geotools-33.1-bin.zip geotools-33.1-doc.zip geotools-33.1-userguide.zip geotools-33.3-project.zip This release is also available from the OSGeo Maven Repository and is made in conjunction with GeoWebCache 1.27.1 and GeoServer 2.27.1. Thanks to Jody Garnett (GeoCat) and Andrea Aime (
20:13
GeoTools Team: GeoTools 32.3 Released
sur Planet OSGeo

The GeoTools team is pleased to announce the release of the latest stable version of GeoTools 32.3: geotools-32.3-bin.zip geotools-32.3-doc.zip geotools-32.3-userguide.zip geotools-32.3-project.zip This release is also available from the OSGeo Maven Repository and is made in conjunction with GeoWebCache 1.26.3, and GeoServer 2.26.3. Thanks to Jody Garnett (GeoCat) and Andrea Aime (
20:13
GeoTools Team: GeoTools 31.7 Released
sur Planet OSGeo

The GeoTools team is pleased to announce the release of the latest stable version of GeoTools 31.7: geotools-31.7-bin.zip geotools-31.7-doc.zip geotools-31.7-userguide.zip geotools-31.7-project.zip This release is also available from the OSGeo Maven Repository and is made in conjunction with GeoServer 2.25.7.This series has reached end-of-life, release published to address a security
17:03
gvSIG Team: Integración entre gestores de expedientes e Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales
sur Planet OSGeo

En la Jornada de IDE en la Administración Local del día 5 de junio vamos a conocer casos reales de integración entre gestores de expedientes e Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales (IDE).

Veremos cómo diversos ayuntamientos como los de Albacete o Cartagena ya están aprovechando la potencia de gvSIG Online para conectar su información geográfica con los procedimientos administrativos, mejorando así la eficiencia y transparencia en la gestión municipal.

Integrar expedientes con mapas no es el futuro, es el presente… y en la jornada nos mostraran ejemplos concretos de integración de gvSIG Online con gestores de expedientes como Segex/Sedipualba o Gestiona.

Si trabajas en una administración local, ¡esto te interesa!

La inscripción es gratuita, pero las plazas son limitadas.
Formulario de inscripción

5 de junio en Las Naves, Valencia. Más información aquí.
11:00
Mappery: Coffee table
sur Planet OSGeo

A nice coffee table with the usual missing NZ and MZ, but Central America has vanished; nonetheless, the British Isles are gone. I will not buy it.
9:22
gvSIG Team: Bloques temáticos y Ayuntamientos confirmados en la Jornada de IDE en la Administración Local
sur Planet OSGeo
El próximo 5 de junio celebramos en Las Naves (València) una jornada dirigida a ayuntamientos y entidades locales que están explorando o ya utilizan tecnologías libres para la gestión de su información geográfica.

A lo largo de la mañana, varios municipios compartirán experiencias reales de implantación de Infraestructuras de Datos Espaciales (IDE) basadas en la Suite gvSIG, mostrando cómo han estructurado y aprovechado sus datos espaciales para mejorar la gestión interna, conectar sistemas de información y facilitar el acceso ciudadano.

La jornada se organizará en tres bloques:
Gestión y organización de la información territorial
Integración de gvSIG con plataformas como SEDIPUALBA, GESTIONA, KEYCLOUD o aplicaciones específicas (como cementerios)
Casos de uso en ayuntamientos de distintos perfiles y tamaños

Entre otros, contaremos con la participación de:
- Ayuntamiento de Albacete ? Visor IDE Albacete
- Ayuntamiento de Cartagena ? Visor IDE Cartagena
- Ayuntamiento de Picassent ? Visor IDE Picassent
- Ayuntamiento de Onda ? Visor IDE Onda
En los próximos días publicaremos el programa completo, con todos los ponentes y horarios detallados.

La inscripción es gratuita, pero las plazas son limitadas.
Formulario de inscripción

Será una oportunidad para compartir aprendizajes, resolver dudas, y conocer de primera mano cómo otros municipios están modernizando su gestión con herramientas libres y accesibles.

8:25
Where Americans Live
sur Google Maps Mania

There are 3,144 counties in the United States, but the population is far from evenly distributed among them. In fact, half of the U.S. population lives in just 144 counties, while the other half is spread across the remaining 3,000 counties.This imbalance is neatly visualized in an interactive map created by Kyle Walker. County Population Share uses data from the 2024 U.S. Census
19 May 2025
9:47
The Atlas of Drowned Towns
sur Google Maps Mania

I wasn’t able to find Atlantis on the Atlas of Drowned Towns. That’s probably because it only maps ‘communities that were displaced or disappeared to make way for ... reservoirs ... (and) large dams’ since 1860.The map does, however, show the location of St. Thomas, Nevada, which was submerged under 60 feet of water in the 1930s during the construction of the Hoover Dam. It also reveals
17 May 2025
9:00
The Meaning Behind Our Place Names
sur Google Maps Mania

Have you ever walked down a street and wondered where its name came from? Was it named after a historical figure, a local landmark, or an ancient word lost to time? The Open Etymology Map helps answer these questions by uncovering the stories behind place names - using data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.? The Etymology Tag in OpenStreetMapThe OpenStreetMap (OSM) project includes an 'etymology
16 May 2025
9:44
The Anti-MAGA Protest Mapper
sur Google Maps Mania

The Protest Mapper is a digital mapping tool designed to help journalists and community members contextualize local protests by visualizing them alongside broader regional or national trends. Using the tool, anyone can quickly create an embeddable, interactive map that displays all local protests occurring within a defined time period.Created by Rahul Bhargava, a journalism professor at
15 May 2025
10:16
A Panorama of Victorian London
sur Google Maps Mania

The city of London has inspired many beautiful panoramic maps over the centuries, each lovingly crafted by talented artists. Interestingly, these panoramas almost always share a common perspective - north from the south side of the River Thames. This same viewpoint is used in Frederick James Smyth’s 1844 Panorama of London.Exeter University’s Digital Humanities Lab has created an interactive
14 May 2025
8:49
Europe in Drought
sur Google Maps Mania

Spring 2025 has been exceptionally dry in Europe, with nearly every country affected by drought. To help monitor the increasing threat of drought due to global heating, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has launched a new interactive drought map. Updated monthly, the tool provides near real-time insights into drought conditions across the EEA’s 38 member and cooperating countries.The Drought
13 May 2025
9:33
Mapping Your Future Climate Risks
sur Google Maps Mania

The Natural Hazards Index Map, developed by climate experts at Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, is a new interactive map that visualizes how and where climate change is increasing risks from natural disasters across the U.S. What Hazards Does It Show? The map focuses on 14 different types of natural hazards, with a special focus on those getting worse due to

7:20
GeoTools Team: GeoTools 33.0 release
sur Planet OSGeo

The GeoTools team is pleased to announce the release of the latest stable version of GeoTools 33.0: geotools-33.0-bin.zip geotools-33.0-doc.zip geotools-33.0-userguide.zip geotools-33.0-project.zip This release is also available from the OSGeo Maven Repository and is made in conjunction with GeoServer 2.27.0 and GeoWebCache 1.27.0. We thank Gabriel Roldan (Camptocamp) and Jody

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