Map updates

Priorities for map updates

As part of our data curation process we consider updates and improvements to all the maps. This is currently done in an irregular basis depending on time and resource availability.

We have set up some priorities for map development and updates, but we also consider issues raised by users. Please add your comments and suggestions using the dialogue boxes below each page, or go directly to our GitHub repository.

Checking dataset licenses

First we check the dataset licenses and aim to replace datasets that have any restrictions of use.

datasets used	total
commercial use allowed	37
restricted use	62
unclear/undocumented	9

Improving quality

The second step is to review map quality as we aim to create higher quality maps with better overall evaluation:

Evaluation	total
Best	14
Good enough	5
Unsatisfactory	18

Next steps

flowchart TB
    check1(["Check datasets used:\n license?"]):::checks
    check2(["Check:\n - spatial resolution\n- validation\n- concept match\n(uncertainty)"]):::checks
    step1(["Search\navailable/new\n datasets"]):::checks
    ready(["Hurray!"]):::done
    almostready([Best possible version\nflag any issues]):::done
    
    classDef checks fill:#d0e9fa,stroke:#000
    classDef steps fill:#d0d93a,stroke:#000
    classDef done fill:#c6fc9c,stroke:#000
   
    check1 -->|n=37 allows\ncommercial use| check2
    check1 -->|n=62 restricted use| step1
    check1 -.->|n=7 unclear/undocumented| step1
    check2 -->|n=14 golden standard| ready
    check2 -->|n=5 not perfect\nbut close enough| almostready
    check2 -->|n=18 unsatisfactory| step1

Summary of license and evaluation of EFG maps to identify priorities for map updates.