How to make a ship see and hear?

Researchers tested how different sensors on board can automatically detect objects at different distances to bring more safety in seafaring. A combination of different sensors and artificial intelligence can detect a ship or a small buoy from few meters to few kilometres away under different visibility conditions.

The processing of property registration applications is congested

Property business transactions continue to be brisk and the number of pending title and rights of lease registrations has continued to grow. This has caused congestion in the processing of applications.

Research Manager Yuwei Chen appointed as Guest Professor at Zhejiang University

Research Manager Yuwei Chen from the research unit of the National Land Survey of Finland was appointed as a Guest Professor at the College of Information Science and Electronics Engineering, Zhejiang University.

For the first time, gravity measurements carried out at Finström in Åland

Absolute gravity was measured in Åland at a new site located in the municipality of Finström. The purpose of gravity measurements is to, e.g., study land uplift mechanisms and improve the accuracy of satellite positioning to make it better suited for smart vehicles and to ensure safer navigation in ports and coastal areas.

The online NLS archive for old aerial photos is open

The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) opened an archive for old aerial photos for citizens, companies and organisations. 

Sustainability report and data balance sheet for 2020 published

During the coronavirus year, taking care of people’s safety and health was emphasised in sustainability at the NLS.

Galileo services keep improving

The latest addition of satellites in the Galileo constellation has proved to be operating reliably. The new satellites have been monitored since their activation in December 2018. Galileo is the civilian Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) funded by the European Union and operated by the European GNSS Agency GSA.

Benefits for housing companies and building managers from transferring the list of shares

Isto Kallio, building manager in an Espoo-based housing company, transferred his company’s list of shares to the Residential and Commercial Property Information System at the beginning of the year.

New quality monitoring service ensures more reliable satellite positioning

Interference-free satellite positioning is vital for the critical functions of society. The purpose of the new satellite signal quality monitoring service GNSS-Finland is to monitor deviations in satellite positioning signals. The quality monitoring service covers the whole country and is open to everyone. It can be used by authorities and businesses, as well as the general public.

Wind of change in meteorite fall modelling

It is not always necessary to send a rover to another planet; often precious space samples can be gathered from the surface of the Earth. All one needs to do is to collect a fallen meteorite before minerals in it start to react with Earth’s air and water.