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The passage of ships through ice and darkness was made easier with satellite tracking and AI
By recognising ice tracks, the situational awareness of the ships was improved through AI, sensors, and satellite tracking. Through technology, the navigation of ships through ice and darkness can be made easier, and future traffic of self-steering ships can be advanced.
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Unveiling the Origin of the First Instrumentally Recorded Iron Meteorite Fall
A fireball observed over Sweden in 2020 produced a rare iron meteorite. In a recent study, Ukrainian and Finnish researchers calculated the iron meteorite's orbit and possible origin that shed light on the early stages of our solar system's formation. As a result, this is the very first iron meteorite with known orbit.
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Data Balance Sheet: Functioning of e-services and security of information management were highlighted in 2022
The latest Data Balance Sheet has a new layout, and it describes the NLS’s overall information management in plain language. The new balance sheet includes more KPIs than before.
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Savings of tens of millions with new collection methods of forest data
When the forest data collection methods developed by researchers are introduced in Finland, significant savings will be achieved in forest trade, and the accurate data will also help support biodiversity.
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The NLS’s sustainability report tells about acts of sustainability in 2022
The National Land Survey of Finland has published its 2022 sustainability report. The report looks at the first year of implementation of the Responsibility for the Earth sustainability programme.
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Launch of Location Innovation Academy — learn about geospatial data interoperability
Location Innovation Academy supports improving access, interoperability and integration of geospatial data and services, for free.
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NLS invoices may also be sent to Suomi.fi Messages
The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) sends invoices automatically to the Suomi.fi Messages service for customers who use the service but have not ordered a separate e-invoice or MobilePay invoice.
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A method for detecting threatening space debris developed
Researchers at FGI and CSEM have developed a method for detecting microscopic pieces of space debris to prevent collisions between satellites and space debris in the future.
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Six drone testing areas established in Finland
The test areas focus on arctic conditions, forest research and agricultural needs.
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Innovative solutions for smart cities in two days
The international Location Intelligence for Smart Cities hackathon yielded interesting innovations to solve the problems of smart cities.
Spatial dataFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)
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