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Rivers in Finland are studied using especially accurate equipment – this helps prepare for extreme weather
The digital modelling of rivers helps predict, for example, the impact of floods.
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The National Land Survey of Finland reached the best level in monitoring open science and research
The openness of science promotes the utilisation and extensive use of research knowledge in society.
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Researchers predict: Forestry is switching to the precision level of individual trees, which will benefit biodiversity and the owners’ wallets
According to researchers, future forest management will better safeguard the biodiversity of forests and increase forest owners’ income by 10%.
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The Space Situational Awareness Centre to be established in Finland will improve the security of society
The Finnish Government proposes funding for the establishment of a national Space Situational Awareness Centre.
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Drones and AI can help suppress wildfires in the future
Last week, a new kind of technology was tested in Finland to help suppress wildfires. Drones and AI can help rescue professionals significantly in detecting wildfires, coordinating the situation and selecting firefighting measures.
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Satellite failure significant risk to society – UN issues warning for members, includes Finland
UN issued a strong call to action in New York for members to ensure the operation of satellite services. National Land Survey of Finland Prof. Hannu Koivula and DG Pasi Patrikainen were Finland’s representatives at the meeting.
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Only a fraction of Finland’s berry picking spots grow a significant harvest – fresh study reveals them to all
Finland’s forests are a veritable treasure trove for berry pickers. However, finding the spots with the best hauls is difficult. Our study creates berry maps by combining growth location data, geospatial data and laser scanning to find the best spots.
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Drones trained to put out forest fires
AI-based technology for detecting and preventing forest fires is under development in a project headed by the National Land Survey of Finland’s Finnish Geospatial Institute (FGI). In future, drones and artificial intelligence may help with suppressing fires.
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The European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite finally to launch – revolutionary for climate research
Jarkko Koskinen, Deputy Director-General of the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute will be watching the launch of the satellite in California as the Chairperson of the Programme Board for Earth Observation of the ESA.
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Almost everyone uses satellite positioning – five questions that help you understand it better
Both natural and human factors cause interference in satellite positioning. However, the most critical systems do not rely on satellite positioning alone.
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