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Research

Spatial data for a more sustainable future

The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI at the National Land Survey of Finland is an eminent international research institute that engages in innovative research and expert work in the spatial data field.

Our research is used everywhere from cities to the countryside and covers everything from the Earth’s crust to space.

Our spatial data expertise is widely available for use by society. We cooperate with, for example, universities, research institutes, businesses, municipalities and authorities both nationally and internationally.

Our vision is innovative research for the sustainable future. See our research strategy for more information. 

A look at our operations

Theme

Satellite positioning

Satellites are the cornerstones of modern positioning and navigation. They are used by vehicle navigation systems, smartphones and land surveyors alike. On the basis of satellite signals, the receiver can define its position anywhere in the world with an accuracy of a few metres in less than a minute.

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Land uplift

The Fennoscandian land uplift has been known for centuries. As early as 1491, residents of Östhammar city complained that the shoreline had moved so far away from the city that the old harbour was unusable. In those days, it was thought that the phenomenon was due to a lowering of the sea, not by the land uplift.

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