At 04:32 AM 5/8/2008, Robin Paulson wrote: >is there any intention to include contours on the main map at any >point? would it be possible to have them as a static layer (i.e. they >not be re-rendered every week like the mapnik images, to save >processing time), with a transparent background? > >alternatively, are there any world wide maps out there with contours >and osm data, that update regularly?
Nick's http://www.free-map.org.uk uses OSM data and NASA's SRTM elevations, which are available on a global basis. As I recall though, the contours cause a massive increase in the average size of map tiles - making it difficult to serve a single small country (the UK) let alone the world. Even Scotland could not be supported due its mountainous terrain (mere pimples on a global scale - sorry Scotland). It would be nice though. I especially like the look of Andy's UK cycle map. Quite apart from their practical use, contours can heighten the graphics appeal of a map. Mike _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk
