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- Read more about Crash of the ERS-2 satellite also carefully monitored in Finland
Crash of the ERS-2 satellite also carefully monitored in Finland
It has been estimated that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ERS-2 satellite, used for remote sensing, will crash into the Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday 21 February. The National Land Survey of Finland’s Finnish Geospatial Research Institute and the Finnish Meteorological Institute are closely involved in predicting and monitoring the movements of the resulting space debris.
SpaceResearchSatellite positioning - Read more about Solutions for forest management through new research
Solutions for forest management through new research
Identifying trees in high detail using drones and maps will improve forest management in the future. The new research projects of the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) and the UNITE competence centre develop innovative solutions for the collection of forest data and accurate harvesting.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about The new geoid model makes satellite positioning 30 percent more accurate
The National Land Survey of Finland releases a new geoid model to make satellite positioning 30 per cent more accurate
The new geoid model benefits all users of satellite positioning, including smartphone users and a number of societal sectors from transport to construction.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Satellite positioning - Read more about FGI's researchers measure the movements of Earth’s crust in Antarctica
Researchers from the National Land Survey of Finland measure the movements of Earth’s crust in Antarctica – the information is needed in Finland as well
Tammikuusta helmikuuhun 2024 suomalaistutkijat tekevät Etelämantereella mittaustöitä, joiden avulla saadaan tarkempaa tietoa mannerjäätikön sulamisen vaikutuksista merenpinnan nousuun. Toisena tärkeänä tehtävänä on globaalin paikannustarkkuuden parantaminen uusien laitteiden avulla
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)ResearchSatellite positioning - Read more about Historical Topographic Databases now available as harmonised versions
Historical Topographic Databases now available as harmonised versions
The harmonised format makes it easier to use the datasets that are available in the Paituli download service.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Spruce bark beetle damage can be monitored with remote sensing
Spruce bark beetle damage can be controlled through early detection – new remote sensing methods enable monitoring
Sufficiently early detection and risk management help control tree damage caused by spruce bark beetles. Remote sensing enables new methods to detect damage already when swarming begins.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about A digital water system which behaves like an actual one to be created
A digital water system similar to an actual one in real life to be created – increasing proactivity in decision making
The Digital Waters flagship, a cluster of top research specialising in water systems, will be established in Finland to develop solutions to protect water resources.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Laser scanning - Read more about The 30-year-old network of FinnRef stations forms the basis of Finland’s geospatial data
The 30-year-old network of FinnRef stations forms the basis of Finland’s geospatial data
Our society uses geospatial data round the clock. This would not be possible without FinnRef, Finland’s network of GNSS base stations, which turns 30 this year. Over the years, stations have been replaced by more modern ones, and at the same time, their number has been increased to respond to the growing need for geospatial data in society.
Spatial dataResearchSatellite positioning - Read more about Self-driving cars can soon detect slippery road surfaces
Self-driving cars can soon detect slippery road surfaces
This winter, the self-driving car of the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) will operate in normal traffic to collect data about challenging traffic conditions. It allows researchers to train AI to detect any slippery parts of the road and other adverse factors to help autonomous vehicles also operate in winter conditions in the future.
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)ResearchLaser scanning - Read more about Sustainability and efficiency in agriculture and forestry – free coaching for 200 companies
Sustainability and efficiency in agriculture and forestry – free coaching for 200 companies to develop business
The National Land Survey of Finland accelerates the use of location data in agriculture and forestry, among others, by coordinating the new Location Innovation Hub.
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