Extracting Geospatial Data with the OverPass API In-Person
This session will be offered via NYU Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/j/93225646767
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- Date:
- Tuesday, October 20, 2020
- Time:
- 12:00am - 1:00am
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Libraries:
- Remote
- Audience:
- Students, Faculty, Staff & Community Members
- Type:
- Data Services classes
Description: This session will provide an introduction to querying and extracting geospatial data from OpenStreetMap with the Overpass API. The hands-on session will use the Overpass Turbo web interface to introduce attendees to the OpenStreetMap data types and writing basic API calls.
Learning outcomes:
- Learn to decipher various types of geospatial data available for extraction from OpenStreetMap
- Develop the ability to run the Overpass API in a web-based interface
- Establish awareness of limitations with the Overpass API and OpenStreetMap data
Additional training materials: Document with further learning and informational resources
Prerequisite: None. Attendees may want to create a free OpenStreetMap account. There is no API key needed.
