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Satellite failure significant risk to society – UN issues warning for members, includes Finland
UN issued a strong call to action in New York for members to ensure the operation of satellite services. National Land Survey of Finland Prof. Hannu Koivula and DG Pasi Patrikainen were Finland’s representatives at the meeting.
Satellite positioningResearchSpatial data - Read more about Fresh study reveals Finland's best berry picking spots
Only a fraction of Finland’s berry picking spots grow a significant harvest – fresh study reveals them to all
Finland’s forests are a veritable treasure trove for berry pickers. However, finding the spots with the best hauls is difficult. Our study creates berry maps by combining growth location data, geospatial data and laser scanning to find the best spots.
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Drones trained to put out forest fires
AI-based technology for detecting and preventing forest fires is under development in a project headed by the National Land Survey of Finland’s Finnish Geospatial Institute (FGI). In future, drones and artificial intelligence may help with suppressing fires.
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Research - Read more about The ESA EarthCARE satellite finally to launch – revolutionary for climate research
The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite finally to launch – revolutionary for climate research
Jarkko Koskinen, Deputy Director-General of the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute will be watching the launch of the satellite in California as the Chairperson of the Programme Board for Earth Observation of the ESA.
ResearchSpacePress release - Read more about Five questions that help you understand satellite positioning better
Almost everyone uses satellite positioning – five questions that help you understand it better
Both natural and human factors cause interference in satellite positioning. However, the most critical systems do not rely on satellite positioning alone.
ResearchSatellite positioningPress release - Read more about GeoE3 strengthens the better availability of location data in Europe
GeoE3 strengthens the better availability of location data in Europe
Ended in February, the GeoE3 project offered a significant input for digitalisation in Europe.
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Spatial data - Read more about Global warming affects even the length of day
Global warming affects even the length of day – FGI’s VLBI telescope will participate in measuring Earth's rotation
The Earth's rotation has concrete effects in our daily life. Any changes in Earth’s rotation directly affect the current global timekeeping and can cause problems for technologies that require precise time, such as navigation systems.
ResearchSatellite positioningMetsähovi - Read more about A smart harvester guides forest machine operators towards sustainable forest management
A smart harvester guides forest machine operators towards sustainable forest management
The IlmoStar research project is developing precise forest management based on accurate positioning data to help address biodiversity and carbon sinks even better than before.
Laser scanningResearchSatellite positioning - Read more about First in Europe: geospatial datasets now cross borders seamlessly
First in Europe: geospatial datasets now cross borders seamlessly
The Location Europe platform combines various data sources and supports the development of location-based services.
Spatial dataFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Glacier now several metres taller due to increased rain in Antarctica
Glacier now several metres taller due to increased rain in Antarctica
A Finnish expedition installed devices in Antarctica that enable more accurate research on the movement of Earth's crust and glaciers. The Finnish research station in Aboa is now a top-tier infrastructure measuring hub that will facilitate research in the area long into future.
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