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Measurements ensure that no privately owned trees are felled
This summer, the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) of North Savo will cut roadside trees over some 250 kilometres to improve traffic safety. Some roads will be repaved while others will undergo structural improvements. The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) will mark the boundaries of road areas.
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Which interface should I choose – contractual or open access?
The National Land Survey of Finland’s (NLS) open datasets are provided through contractual services subject to a separate charge and through open access interfaces free of charge. Is there any difference, and which service should I choose?
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Booking appointments to be tested at some National Land Survey service points
At six National Land Survey service points, customer service by appointment will be tested in summer 2024.
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The ESA 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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Five questions that help you understand satellite positioning better
Both natural and human factors cause interference in satellite positioning. However, the most critical systems do not rely on satellite positioning alone.