Our Team​

Our Team​

Marco Piras

Full professor in geomatics, DIATI

Andrea Ajmar

Associate professor in geomatics, DIST

Paolo Dabove

Full professor in geomatics, DIATI

Our Team​

Alessandra Spadaro

PhD Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 38th cycle

Beatrice Tanduo

PhD Student in Architectural and Landscape Heritage,  38th cycle

Sebastiano Anselmo

PhD Student in Urban And Regional Development , 38th cycle 

Our Team​

Supported by

• PROGES Department - Building Heritage, Management, Design and Construction and Workplace Safety, Gregorio Cangialosi
• CLIK (Connection Lab & Innovation Kitchen)
• Fulvio Corno, Full Professor - Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Vice Rector for Education

 
With the collaboration of
Cristina Ferrian & Federico Cucinella

Mapping Party goal

Map of the interior 

of the Politecnico di Torino

to improve

the existing new POLITO map,

available in the POLITO student APP

Mapping Party goal

Data collection phase

Autonomous collection of the data during this week

Use the printed floor plans 

of the Classrooms I and T 

of the Politecnico di Torino

to note:

• indoor element positions and attributes
• outdoor point elements

Data collection phase

Autonomous collection of the data during this week

Classrooms I -> GROUPS 2, 4, 5
Classrooms T  ->  GROUPS 1, 3

BOTH GROUND FLOOR &
-1 FLOOR

Data upload phase

During meeting of the 11 November we will upload all your data together

We will use OsmInEdit editor, a specific web editor focused on indoor mapping

ID Editor indeed missing of:

• function to filter data by level
• Simple Indoor Tagging presets
• indoor specific validation rules

A bit of history...

Project designed by Steve Coast in 2004

A bit of history...

Everyone can contribute!

Distributed under a free license
Updated in real time

A bit of history...

Why OpenStreetMap?

Data created by

public institutions:

• rare updates
• sometimes with fees

Why OpenStreetMap?

Data created by

private companies:

• regular updates
• high costs

Why OpenStreetMap?

Data created by

private companies:

• restricted usages

Why OpenStreetMap?

Data created by

private companies:

• restricted usages

Why OpenStreetMap?

Maps,

and the geographic data on which they are based,

are always only a
representation
of the real world

By René Magritte(1898-1967) - Image taken from a University of Alabama site, "Approaches to Modernism": [1], Fair use (Old-50), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=555365

Why OpenStreetMap?

Relying on a single (and private)

map source

means being dependent 

on what the map owner

decides to display or not

Why OpenStreetMap?

A collaborative map allows

for a "debated/concerted" view

that is the result of different voices

Mapping is a community activity!

The community

The community

Who uses OpenStreetMap

Universities and Research Institutions
World Bank, UN, MSF, Red Cross
Many national, regional and municipal institutions
National Fire Brigade
Civil Protection Department
ISTAT, Revenue Agency, Carabinieri

Who uses OpenStreetMap

Who uses OpenStreetMap

What can be mapped

Transport infrastructures
Service structures
Points of interest
Natural elements
Land uses

...

What can be mapped

Adding

details

and

specifying  characteristics

What can be mapped

Verifiable data

Another mapper

should be able to go to the same place

and collect the same data

("verify" the data entered)

What cannot be mapped

Private information
Historical elements no longer present
Non-stable or temporary elements
Data obtained from proprietary sources

Mapping styles

Armchair mapping or remote mapping

tracing information by

photointerpretation of the satellite imagery

On field survey

using a GPS to record positions

using smartphone apps (OsmAnd, MapSwipe, StreetComplete...)

 using Field Papers to print a map of an area, draw on it and add notes, and load the paper back into OSM editors

OpenStreetMap data model

A geographical entity

is modelled by specifying

its geometry

and its attributes

OSM Geometries

NODE

RELATION

WAY

Defined by latitude, longitude and ID

Ordered sequence of nodes

Ordered sequence of nodes where the first and last node are the same

Describe how different elements are

related to compose complex elements

+ TAG

CLOSED WAY

OSM Attributes

Node example

Way example

Closed way example

Relation example

The answer is in the Wiki

But also in TagInfo!

Why mapping indoor

Mapping the distribution of the interior spaces allows to:

• enable indoor navigation inside the Politecnico di Torino
• reuse the data for simulations on emergency planning and optimization of flow
• support the building maintenance and BIM (Building Information Model)

OSM indoor mapping

OSM Simple Indoor Tagging schema

It allows to model indoor spaces

of public buildings:

• enabling indoor navigation/routing
• enabling floor plans and 3D maps visualization

OSM indoor mapping

OSM indoor mapping

OSM indoor mapping

building=yes

min_level=-1

max_level=1

OSM indoor mapping

Indoor elements

must be tagged with a

level=* tag

This indicates the floor level on which the element is located

OSM indoor mapping

amenity=pharmacy

level=1

shop=supermarket

level=0

amenity=parking

level=-1

OSM indoor mapping

Indoor elements can be modelled as

individual nodes (POIs)

adding the tag 

level=*

and the tag 

indoor=yes

OSM indoor mapping

Indoor elements can be modelled

 as areas (closed ways or multi-polygons)

The individual areas share the same nodes 

where they share a wall in real world

OSM indoor mapping

The value of the indoor key specifies the basic indoor element

indoor=room > indicates a conventional room with walls

The purpose of the room can be described by room=*

OSM indoor mapping

The value of the indoor key specifies the basic indoor element

indoor=area > indicates an area without walls

OSM indoor mapping

The value of the indoor key specifies the basic indoor element

indoor=corridor > an enclosed walkway area that connects rooms 

OSM indoor mapping

Connections between rooms are mapped with door nodes

A door node is shared between the rooms which the door connects

indoor=door

door=yes

level=*

wheelchair=yes/no

access=yes/private

Doors which are entrances to or exits from the building are additionally tagged as entrance=*

Viewing OSM indoor data

Indoor elements to map

Classrooms (including study rooms and laboratories)

level=*

indoor=room

room=classroom/laboratory

name=*

capacity=*

access=yes

wheelchair=yes/no

Area surrounded by walls and doors

Indoor elements to map

Toilets

level=*

indoor=room

amenity=toilets

access=yes

wheelchair=yes/no

Area where all toilets are collected

Indoor elements to map

Reception

level=*

indoor=room

room=reception

access=private

Area surrounded by walls and doors

Storage local

level=*

indoor=room

room=storage

access=private

Indoor elements to map

Elevator

level=* {min:max}

indoor=room

highway=elevator

wheelchair=yes/no

Area surrounded by walls and doors

Stairs

level=* {min:max}

indoor=room

stairs=yes

Indoor elements to map

Corridor

level=*

indoor=corridor

Area surrounded by walls and doors

Indoor elements to map

Door

level=*

indoor=door

door=yes

wheelchair=yes/no

access=yes

Node shared between the rooms which the door connects

Indoor elements to map

Vending machine

level=*

indoor=yes

vending_machine=yes

vending=food

Defibrillator

level=*

indoor=yes

emergency=defibrillator

Fire extinguisher

level=*

indoor=yes

emergency=fire_extinguisher

Outdoor elements to map

Bicycle parking

amenity=bicycle_parking

bicycle_parking=stands

Water point

amenity=drinking_water

Bench

amenity=bench

Tree

natural=tree

leaf_type=broadleaved

Emergency

emergency=assembly_point

How to contribute

Creating an account on OpenStreetMap

OsmInEdit

OsmInEdit (OpenStreetMap Indoor Editor)

is a web editor focused on indoor mapping

It offers indoor-dedicated functionalities

• Browse through all buildings and levels
• Import images building plans and custom TMS as background imagery

• Simple editing of indoor data: ​add or edit every single object in a particular level of a building with the support of dedicated presets: room, corridors, doors, furniture... and all common features (amenities, shops, offices...)

OsmInEdit

Add the Tile Map Service of the Politecnico floor plans as background in OsmInEdit

Click on the burger button and

scroll down to Custom imagery

Insert the following URL for the ground floor plan

https://app.didattica.polito.it/tiles/int-light-xpte/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

Insert the following URL for the basement floor plan

https://app.didattica.polito.it/tiles/int-light-xs01/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

OsmInEdit

Add a room

1. Center the map on the Politecnico area
2. Explore the data filter by floor number (on the right) and choose the floor level that you want to edit (e.g. 0)
3. Click on Edit Map button and choose Edit buildings

OsmInEdit

Add a room

1. Select a building by clicking on it

2. Click on Edit features button

3. In the left panel,

     search for the

     element that you

     want to add:

     Building structure

     --> Room

OsmInEdit

Add a room

4. Draw the outline of the

     classroom

5. Pay attention to snap 

     the vertices on

     building walls and

     on existing indoor areas 

     (as corridor)

OsmInEdit

Add a room

6. In the left panel set the fields

     Type of room as class

     Access as Open to public

     Name as the name of the classroom

OsmInEdit

Add a room

6. Scroll down to see the list of the tags

     and add or adjust values

     add capacity key and set the value

     add wheelchair key and set the value

     adjust the value from class to classroom 

7. Click on Done button

    on the top of the panel

OsmInEdit

Save and upload your edits

It is possible to save multiple objects at once, but for today we will save one object at a time 

8.   Click on Save button

9.   Write a changeset comment 

       to describe the

       editing operation carried out

OsmInEdit

Save and upload your edits

10. At the end of the comment add the

       hashtag #PolitoMappingParty2024

11.  Set the Sources as

       Local knowledge

12.  Send changes

OsmInEdit

Add door

OsmInEdit

Add other elements

How to contribute

ID Editor

https://learnosm.org/en/beginner/

ID Editor

1. Edit Feature Panel

This panel shows tags from the object selected on the map
You can add or edit tags from this panel

ID Editor

2.Tools

This panel shows basic editing tools:
Draw point (node)

Draw line (way)

Draw shape (polygon)

Undo

Redo

Save changes

ID Editor

3. Map panel

Shows various configuration functions:

Zoom In/Out

Go to your location
Configure background layer
Map Data

Map Data
Issues

Open Help Menu

ID Editor

4. Information panel

Shows various information, such as the scale bar and which users have contributed to the area

ID Editor

Configuring the background layer 

1. You can change the background layer based on your desired tile provider
2. You can add your own map tiles by clicking on Custom
3. To change the appearance of the imagery click Display Options
4. If there is imagery offset, you can correct the imagery offset by clicking Adjust imagery offset

ID Editor

Drawing elements

To add a new object, click on the Point/Line/Area button and on the map trace the shape of the object that you want to add

Once an object is added, the left panel will show a form where you can select attributes (tags)

You can use the forms (guided mode) to fill detail information about your object

ID Editor

Saving changes

When (and if) you want to save your edits to OpenStreetMap, 

click the Save button

The panel on the left will show the upload panel

Add a short description what you changed and why and then click Upload