The NLS ranked as the number one research institution when measured by the impact of Finnish science

The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) was yet again ranked number one among Finnish research institutions in the recent statistics on the state of scientific research that measure the impact of science.

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Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)

Laser scanning

30.11.2021

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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.

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Satellite positioning

Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)

12.11.2021

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Welcome to AI and GIS production in NLS -seminar 1.12.2021

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 the surface of Mercury is challenged by the recent study identifying the rarity of boulders

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.

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.

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Navigation

Satellite positioning

12.10.2021

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Alumnus of the Year Jarkko Koskinen: there is now more demand than ever for specialists in geoinformatics

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.

Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)

Experts of the future are interested in research with concrete impact on people's lives

What is the secret for doing excellent research in future technology? How can research institutes find and hire the promising young researchers, who will become tomorrow's top experts, and how do young people find a suitable career and employer? The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI does cutting-edge scientific research in future technologies. What do the FGI’s recruiters and this year's young summer interns have to say about this topic?

Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)

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.

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.

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Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)

11.6.2021

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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.

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Positioning

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The NLS ranked as the number one research institution when measured by the impact of Finnish science

Zahidul Bhuiyan appointed Research Professor

Welcome to AI and GIS production in NLS -seminar 1.12.2021

Current knowledge about the surface of Mercury is challenged by the recent study identifying the rarity of boulders

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

Alumnus of the Year Jarkko Koskinen: there is now more demand than ever for specialists in geoinformatics

Experts of the future are interested in research with concrete impact on people's lives

How to make a ship see and hear?

Research Manager Yuwei Chen appointed as Guest Professor at Zhejiang University

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