In this episode of the Geomob Podcast, Philip Kershaw of CEDA (Centre for Environmental Data Analysis) discusses the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH), a new initiative funded by the UK government aimed at improving access to environmental data. He explains the evolution of the JASMIN facility and the CEMS initiative, highlighting the importance of interoperability and user engagement in building the hub. Phil emphasises the need for collaboration with commercial data providers. The conversation concludes with insights into future steps for user onboarding and platform development.

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In this episode of the Geomob podcast, host Steven welcomes Quintin Lake, a renowned photographer who undertook an epic five-year journey walking the entire coastline of mainland Britain. Quintin shares insights about his experiences, the challenges he faced, and the inspiration behind his book, 'The Perimeter'. The conversation delves into the structure of the book, his favorite photographs, and the unique stories behind them, as well as the geographic observations he made during his journey. Quintin also discusses future projects and the importance of understanding the landscapes of Britain.

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Ed chats with Peter Rabley, the CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). They discuss Peter's journey into the geospatial field, the role and importance of OGC in promoting interoperability through open standards, and the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Peter reflects on his first year as CEO, emphasizing the commitment of members to open standards and the need for effective communication about the capabilities of geospatial technology. They also explore emerging standards related to data integrity and trust, the intersection of open source and open data, and the future goals for OGC, including increasing membership and engagement within the community.

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Steven welcomes Miguel Álvarez, a cartographer and telecommunications engineer to discuss his website Mappas Milhaud and his blog, A Cartographer's Tale. He shares his journey into the world of maps and geography, starting from a young age with a passion for atlases, the creation of his map catalogue Mapas Milhaud, and the storytelling aspect of his writing in the Cartographer's Tale. The conversation delves into the evolution of time and its geographical implications, the significance of propaganda maps throughout history, and Miguel's future projects in cartography.

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Alastair welcomes Dr. Olly Bartlett to the Geomob podcast to discuss the trend of greening in Antarctica. Olly shares his journey into remote sensing and explains how the study of moss banks can reveal how these ecosystems have been affected over time. They explore the use of Google Earth Engine for research and the potential risks of invasive species in fragile ecosystems. 

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Ed interviews Silas Toms, co-organizer of the recent GeoMeetup/Geomob event in San Francisco. Silas shares his background in geospatial technology, the revival of the GeoMeetup culture, and the success of the recent event, which featured a diverse lineup of speakers from major tech companies and government agencies. The conversation highlights the importance of community building, networking, and the future of geospatial technology, including the role of AI and OpenStreetMap.

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Steven interviews Dean Paulley, Head of Data Products at Ordnance Survey, about the recent launch of roof data. This feature leverages machine learning to generate detailed information about rooftops across Great Britain. Dean discusses the innovative use of aerial imagery, the challenges faced in data generation, and the various applications of roof data for different sectors, including government and insurance. The conversation also covers the integration of roof data with other datasets, the accessibility of this information, and future developments in Ordnance Survey's product offerings.

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In this Geomob podcast episode, Alastair welcomes Max Lenormand back to discuss his current geospatial data science work at Fused. Max shares insights into the challenges faced by data scientists and lays out how Fused aims to simplify serverless computing for data analysis. The conversation covers the importance of user-defined functions, real-world applications of their tools, and the future of Fused as they engage with the community.

Later on, they delve into the intersection of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and geospatial data. They discuss the advancements in LLMs, the potential for connecting these models to real-time data through HTTP requests, and the implications for accessibility in data analysis.

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Ed and Steven discuss the latest developments at OpenCage, including the upcoming launch of spreadsheet upload functionality and the introduction of MCPs (Model Connector Protocols). They also share exciting news about new sponsorships, including ThunderForest's renewal as a London sponsor and the OGC becoming a "Global Supporter". Next, the discussion turns to upcoming events, including the first Geomob Zürich. Finally, they touch on the complexities of geocoding, the Scramble Maps Challenge, and geopolitical insights related to tariffs and ISO codes.

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Steven welcomes Keir Clarke to the pod. They discuss Keir's journey from English teacher to prominent figure in the online mapping community. The conversation covers Maps Mania's evolution, election maps' significance and reflections on 20 years of mapping. There is also discussion on Scrambled Maps, the most addictive geo-game on the net.

Note: Apologies, there is some slight clipping on the first 17 minutes of audio. It gets a lot better!

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