uMap
uMap is a free and open source online map application that allows users to create their own maps using customized data, symbology, and layers
uMap is a free and open source online map application, initially created by Yohan Boniface and hosted by OpenStreetMap (OSM) France. With uMap, users can create their own maps using customized data, symbology, and layers. HOT’s Tech team analyzed various open source tools for map display and use, and determined that uMap best meets our needs due to its ease of use, flexibility, and customization options.
Templates
HOT has developed a set of initial templates specifically designed for humanitarian and disaster relief situations. This feature will help users create maps with minimal setup, focusing on visualizing their data effectively, lowering the barrier for map visualization and use.
Integrations
HOT’s uMap has an integration with our ChatMap tool allowing seamless data transfer between the two platforms. We’re also exploring further integrations with HOT products like OpenAerialMap and Drone Tasking Manager.
Why HOT's uMap?
With uMap, users can easily create their own maps using customized data, symbology, and layers.
HOT's uMap lets you create maps with OpenStreetMap layers in a minute and embed them in your site.
Having our own uMap instance (to which we will temporarily refer to as “HOT’s uMap”) offers more control over the platform, enabling customization for our mission. It allows for the integration of features such as connecting to OpenAerialMap imagery, creating teams, and providing custom humanitarian data visualization templates.
By incorporating templates, data connectors, integrations, and new core functionalities, we’ll create a robust open platform for humanitarian and climate mapping. This expanded version of uMap will enable users to visualize, interact with, and share geospatial data effectively, driving meaningful decision-making in the humanitarian and climate sectors.
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