MapSwipe Docs
Welcome to the documentation for MapSwipe — MapSwipe harnesses the collective strength of volunteers to actively contribute to geospatial data projects. From identifying infrastructure to tracking environmental changes and validating map data, MapSwipers help improve map data across the world.
Where to start
- Overview — the typical MapSwipe workflow, from project request through publish, contribute, and export.
- System Architecture — how MapSwipe is put together: system architecture and the components that make up the system today.
- Project Types — Find Features, Validate Footprints, Compare Dates, Assess Images, Check Completeness, and View Streets.
- About the Data — the global and project-specific exports MapSwipe makes available, and what every column means.
- For Project Managers — how to become a project manager, set up new projects, and manage tutorials, organisations, and teams.
- Examples and Scripts — reference scripts and code snippets for interacting with the MapSwipe backend.
- Use Cases — when MapSwipe is a good fit, and the kinds of mapping problems it can help with.