Galileo services keep improving

The latest addition of satellites in the Galileo constellation has proved to be operating reliably. The new satellites have been monitored since their activation in December 2018. Galileo is the civilian Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) funded by the European Union and operated by the European GNSS Agency GSA.

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31.3.2021

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New quality monitoring service ensures more reliable satellite positioning

Interference-free satellite positioning is vital for the critical functions of society. The purpose of the new satellite signal quality monitoring service GNSS-Finland is to monitor deviations in satellite positioning signals. The quality monitoring service covers the whole country and is open to everyone. It can be used by authorities and businesses, as well as the general public.

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23.3.2021

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Wind of change in meteorite fall modeling

It is not always necessary to send a rover to another planet; often precious space samples can be gathered from the surface of the Earth. All one needs to do is to collect a fallen meteorite before minerals in it start to react with Earth’s air and water.

Land uplift animation shows how Finland's coast rises from the sea after the Ice Age

The Botnia-Atlantica project Lystra has been completed. The project resulted in a geological animation that can be viewed online. It can also be watched in nature visitor centres on the High Coast and Kvarken, such as the World Heritage Gateway in Raippaluoto. To create the animation, 2,500 reconstructions were made about ancient shorelines.

Location Innovation Hub was accepted as one candidate for a European Digital Innovation Hub

National Land Survey proposal for creating a Location Innovation Hub (LIH) is one of the candidates from Finland for a European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH). At best, these hubs could start their activities during 2021.

FGI’s permanent laser scanning station shows how forests change

The new research method produces data that can reduce any inaccuracies in forest models and acquire more reliable information on carbon and water cycles in forests, and on forest growth dynamics. A team of scientists from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) has installed the world’s first laser scanning station that continuously measures forests at the Hyytiälä forest station maintained by the University of Helsinki.

Researchers developing new ways to remove space debris

Space debris is cluttering up Earth’s orbit, which threatens satellite systems and other space activities. The amount of debris needs to be controlled. A new type of active deflection satellite was found as one viable solution in a recently ended project.

FUAVE makes top drone research available in society

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, is increasing rapidly. The goal of the multidisciplinary FUAVE research consortium is to establish a new research, development, and innovation partnership network to support the development of Finnish knowledge base and business related to the unmanned aviation of the future and its applications.

New research project improves the reliability of accurate time and positioning

The world would stop if it were not for time signals transmitted by satellites. Financial systems, the power grid and mobile networks, as well as many critical infrastructures in society, need accurate time. In reality, positioning is also based on accurate measurements of time. A new research project aims to develop the reliability and availability of accurate time and positioning.

Argelander: a Finnish pioneer in astronomy in the 19th century

Results of the Gaia Space Telescope were published on December 3, 2020. In the press release, the 19th century astronomer of Finnish background, Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander (1799–1875) was also mentioned. Who was he and how is an ancient astronomer related to Gaia?

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Galileo services keep improving

New quality monitoring service ensures more reliable satellite positioning

Wind of change in meteorite fall modeling

Land uplift animation shows how Finland's coast rises from the sea after the Ice Age

Location Innovation Hub was accepted as one candidate for a European Digital Innovation Hub

FGI’s permanent laser scanning station shows how forests change

Researchers developing new ways to remove space debris

FUAVE makes top drone research available in society

New research project improves the reliability of accurate time and positioning

Argelander: a Finnish pioneer in astronomy in the 19th century