Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-31 Thread Malcolm Herring
On 30/07/2017 21:35, Volker Schmidt wrote: I am not sure whether "my" tower is a VTS one. It is known locally as "pilots' tower". I have not checked the signs on the door, to be honest. Port pilotage is one of the functions controlled by VTS stations. If you live within 30NM of this structure,

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Volker Schmidt
> There is no marine equivalent of Area Control Centres. > The VTS stations that this thread refers to are usually operated by port > authorities and only control the traffic in their jurisdictions. I am not sure whether "my" tower is a VTS one. It is known locally as "pilots' tower". I have n

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Malcolm Herring
On 30/07/2017 16:59, Volker Schmidt wrote: I suppose Martin is referring to**the marine equivalent of Area Control Centers for air traffic (ACC). But that's different from the structure I have in mind as it's not in visual contact with what is going on "below" the tower. There is no marine e

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Volker Schmidt
I'm aware of a traffic control centre (it's operated by the military and > monitors all kind of traffic in the mediterranean sea, also civilian). I suppose Martin is referring to the marine equivalent of Area Control Centers for air traffic (ACC). But that's different from the structure I have

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Martin Koppenhoefer
sent from a phone > On 30. Jul 2017, at 05:56, Graeme Fitzpatrick wrote: > > Best option would appear to come under man_made Would also fit under the proposed "seaway" key. I'm aware of a traffic control centre (it's operated by the military and monitors all kind of traffic in the medite

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Volker Schmidt
Just a few examples, to give you an idea that these are visible landmarks: - The object that triggered my curiosity: https://www.port.venice.it/it/la-torre-dei-piloti-del-porto-di-venezia-alta-circa-40-metri-si-trova-alla-bocca-di-porto-di-ma.html in OSM: http://www.openstreetmap.org

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-30 Thread Malcolm Herring
On 29/07/2017 09:39, Volker Schmidt wrote: What's the correct term and tagging for marine traffic control towers or similar buildings? No tags have been defined as far as I know. This may of help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vessel_traffic_service ___

Re: [Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-29 Thread Graeme Fitzpatrick
I don't know if marine traffic control stations actually have a "proper" name, like airport control towers? Doesn't really seem to be anything that fits well? Best option would appear to come under man_made, possibly either :monitoring station https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag%3Aman_made%3

[Tagging] marine traffic control towers

2017-07-29 Thread Volker Schmidt
What's the correct term and tagging for marine traffic control towers or similar buildings? Virus-free. www.avast.com