tomnod
Tomnod is a crowdsourcing platform that was launched in 2012. It uses “crowdsourcing” to help people around the world identify and locate important geographical features. In order to do this, Tomnod uses a combination of satellite imagery and web-based tools to enable people to “tag” or annotate geographic features that have been identified within satellite images.
The goal of Tomnod is to enable people to easily and quickly identify and locate features of interest on a global scale. This can be extremely helpful for research projects or for humanitarian efforts, as it allows people to quickly identify areas of disasters or areas that may need attention. The platform is also beneficial to companies as they can use it to perform tasks such as monitoring of industrial areas, resource extraction, and mapping activities.
For example, Tomnod was used during the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 Flight. People were asked to analyze satellite images and look for clues as to where the flight might have gone. There were over one million crowd-sourced responses.
It’s not just for large projects though. Individuals can also participate in projects that interest them and help others in the process. From mapping roads in developing countries to searching for rare wildlife, there is a project to suit everyone.
All in all, Tomnod is an innovative platform that is helping people around the world make a difference. By allowing people to quickly and easily identify and locate features on a global scale, Tomnod is helping people make an impact on the world. It’s amazing to think that something so simple can have such a profound impact on the way we interpret our world.