Characterizing the Heterogeneity of the OpenStreetMap Data and Community

OpenStreetMap (OSM) constitutes an unprecedented, free, geographical information source contributed by millions of individuals, resulting in a database of great volume and heterogeneity. In this study, we characterize the heterogeneity of the entire OSM database and historical archive in the context...

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Main Authors: Ding Ma, Mats Sandberg, Bin Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/4/2/535