Trouble Map Module

The Trouble Map corresponds to Layer A of the ecosystem. Its primary function is to digitize IRL problems and environmental threats, transforming them into verified data.

This module operates on a "See something, Say something" principle, allowing any user to act as an ecological sensor.

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1. Submission Standards & Verification

To prevent spam and fake reports, this module is fully integrated with our core security architecture, the Truth Pipeline.

For a deep dive into the verification logic (GeoInt, Astro-Check, and Metadata Audit), please refer to the Truth Pipeline Architecture section

To ensure a report appears on the map, the user must adhere to the following system rules, which are enforced by the algorithm:

A. The 24-Hour Rule (Freshness) We do not accept archives. The ecosystem is designed to solve current problems "here and now."

• Constraint: The time difference between the photo capture and the upload moment must not exceed 24 hours.

• Result: Photos taken last week or downloaded from the internet are automatically rejected.

B. Metadata Requirements (GPS) The system relies exclusively on verified EXIF data.

• User Action: Users must enable "Location Tags" (GPS) in their phone's camera settings before taking a photo.

• Validation: Files without coordinates or timestamps are classified as "unverifiable" and are not eligible for publication.

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2. Trouble Taxonomy

We support a standardized classification for physical problems and environmental threats.

Icon	Category	Description
🗑️	Litter	Household waste, spontaneous dumping sites, plastic pollution.
🌳	Deforest	Illegal logging, tree damage.
💧	Pollution	Water body contamination, chemical dumping, oil spills.
🚫	Illegal Dump	Large-scale construction or industrial waste sites.
🏭	Factory	Industrial emissions, sanitary violations.
🌿	Invasive	Spread of invasive plant species.
🎨	Vandalism	Graffiti on natural objects and urban infrastructure.
🏚️	Broken Item	Damage to the urban environment (benches, bins, playgrounds).

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3. Report Lifecycle

A marker is a dynamic entity that passes through three stages:

1. Reported (Open):

   • The user uploads a photo with a description.

   • The system checks the 24h window and GPS data.

   • If the Truth Pipeline confirms authenticity, the marker becomes visible to the community.

2. In Progress (Taken):

   • An Organizer selects this marker to create an Event.

   • The marker transforms into a collection point (e.g., Cleanup Event) and is strictly linked to the active event (Linked Event).

3. Resolved (Closed):

   • The problem is eliminated.

   • A confirming "After" photo is uploaded.

   • AI-Comparison: The system confirms the disappearance of the object (e.g., waste pile).

   • The marker moves to the archive (History).