NLS customer service in Oulu to open in new facilities

The current customer service point of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) on Veteraanikatu will be closed between 1 and 3 December due to moving into new facilities. On Tuesday 7 December, customer service will open its doors in Uusikatu 52.

Zahidul Bhuiyan appointed Research Professor

Research Manager Zahidul Bhuiyan (Ph.D.) has been appointed tenure track research professor at the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute of the National Land Survey of Finland beginning 1 December 2021.

Cartographers to team up with machines – the NLS automates its topographic data production

At the beginning of 2021, the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) launched a two-year project to develop the automated interpretation of changes in topographic features based on machine-learning methods.

NLS invoices may also be sent to Suomi.fi Messages

An email indicating that a new message has been received in the Suomi.fi service will be sent for each invoice. Check that the email address entered in the service is correct and valid.

Welcome to AI and GIS production in NLS -seminar

Welcome to AI and GIS production in National Land Survey of Finland -winter seminar. Register online at the latest on 28.11.

Current knowledge about Mercury is challenged by boulder study

Scientists have discovered an extreme rarity of boulders on the surface of the nearest planet to the Sun - Mercury. Their recent study comparing high-resolution images, sheds light on the topic.

Are you aware of all the things you can do at MapSite?

The MapSite service of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) can be used for various purposes.

Plan your mushroom picking trip using maps and aerial photos

If you are planning a trip to the autumn forest to find a new mushroom picking spot, you can ensure a successful trip by taking a look at geospatial data beforehand.

Survey describing current state and requirements of GNSS services in Finland published

FGI carried out a survey that aimed to describe the provision and operation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) services in Finland in terms of security-critical functions. The study was commissioned by the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) as part of the Digital Security 2030 -program.

Jarkko Koskinen named as Alumnus of the Year at The Aalto University School of Engineering

The Aalto University School of Engineering has named Professor Jarkko Koskinen, Deputy Director General of the NLS’s Finnish Geospatial Research Institute, as their 2021 Alumnus of the Year. This is the sixth time that the recognition has been awarded.