Evaluation: FGI among world leaders in geospatial research

A group of international experts that evaluated the quality and impact of research at the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI of the National Land Survey considers these as excellent.

Galileo High Accuracy Service for more accurate positioning

The High Accuracy Service (HAS) of Galileo, the European Union’s satellite positioning system, is now operational. The service is openly accessible and free of charge.

The National Land Survey’s 14 acts of sustainability for 2023

The National Land Survey has selected 14 acts of sustainability to be promoted in 2023. The acts of sustainability are concrete development measures through which the NLS will increase its handprint and reduce its footprint on society and the environment.

Make the city smarter!

Enter your team in the Location intelligence for smart cities -hackathon 

Price changes at the National Land Survey of Finland as of 1 January 2023

The National Land Survey of Finland will change its pricing as of 1 January 2023. The prices have been reviewed due to an increase in the general level of costs.

Training data for artificial intelligence available as open data

The ATMU project (Advanced Technology for National Map Updating) focusing on developing the possibilities of artificial intelligence in producing geospatial data has published some training data produced in the project as open data.

Securing the work of satellites

Finnish research expertise joins EU cooperation.

Improving situational awareness of satellite positioning with research

The National Emergency Supply Agency and the National Land Survey of Finland have launched a project in which the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute of the National Land Survey of Finland will study and improve the situational awareness of satellite positioning in order to ensure security of supply.

GNSS-Finland developed in the innovation barometer

The 2022 innovation barometer published by the Ministry of Finance demonstrates innovation adopted in the public sector.

How to check the year of an aerial photo

One of the most frequently asked questions regarding the National Land Survey of Finland’s (NLS) open data is when a certain aerial photo was taken. This article presents some of the ways to find out this information.