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Researchers are developing and testing the detection of GNSS interference
There is a dire need to solve the problem, as interference causes security risks and financial losses for the authorities and companies alike.
Press releaseFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Research - Read more about Researchers discover that trees awaken to spring at their own pace, even within the same species in the same forest
Researchers discover that trees awaken to spring at their own pace, even within the same species in the same forest – with a difference of up to 12 days
A study by the National Land Survey of Finland and the University of Helsinki has revealed significant individual differences in how trees awaken for the growing season.
Press releaseFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Research - Read more about An autonomous car driving on the streets helps cities solve problems of the future
An autonomous car driving on the streets helps cities solve problems of the future
The Finnish Geospatial Research Institute’s self-driving car collects accurate data on its surroundings while driving on the streets of cities regarding, for example, the road conditions, carbon sinks in trees, and any needs to prepare for floods.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Press release - Read more about Unusual anomaly in Antarctic glaciers
Unusual anomaly in Antarctic glaciers – preparations set to take place in Lapland for challenging research conditions
Researchers of the National Land Survey of Finland’s Geospatial Research Institute and the Finnish Meteorological Institute have found that as Antarctic glaciers continue to melt, the thickness of the ice at Finland’s research station is growing.
Press releaseResearchLaser scanning - Read more about Finland has the potential of becoming a drone technology superpower
Drones are used for much more than just warfare – Finland has the potential of becoming a drone technology superpower
Eija Honkavaara, a pioneer in drone research, sees that Finland has all the prerequisites for success in drone technology, as long as the path from research results into business is in order.
Press releaseResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Research by the NLS produced millions in benefits for society in 2024
World-class research by the National Land Survey of Finland produced millions in benefits for society in 2024
Preparation for interference with satellite positioning, information about the state of the environment collected using drones, and observing the planet using satellites are a few of the research themes.
Press releaseResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about 30-years of Finland in ESA
30-years of Finland in ESA: Earth Observation growing strong in Finland with Arctic Satellite Calibration and Validation Center and new space opportunities
Earth Observation growing strong in Finland with Arctic Satellite Calibration and Validation Center and new space opportunities
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Press release - Read more about Mobile laser scanning superior to conventional methods
Analysing road conditions at 80 km/h? Mobile laser scanning superior to conventional methods
Research conducted at the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) has given promising results of the use of a mobile laser scanner to analyse road conditions
Press releaseResearchLaser scanning - Read more about Nummela in Finland is home to the world’s most accurate line
Nummela in Finland is home to the world’s most accurate line
The Nummela Standard Baseline is the world’s most accurate distance measurable between two points in the terrain, which attracts industrial customers, researchers and representatives of land survey organisations from across the world.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Press release - Read more about Geoportti added to the roadmap for Finnish research infrastructures 2025–2028
Geoportti added to the roadmap for Finnish research infrastructures 2025–2028 to promote Finland’s RDI goals
Geoportti services promote Finland’s RDI goals by, for example, providing open easy-to-use geospatial datasets and high-performance computing services for researchers, decision-makers and companies to accelerate research, development and innovation.
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