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- Read more about The national aerial photography and laser scanning programme saves millions for society
The national aerial photography and laser scanning programme saves millions for society – what will happen to it in the future?
In the future, even more accurate data may be available.
ResearchPress releaseLaser scanning - Read more about Growth in Finland through science – the NLS opens 7 postdoc positions
Growth in Finland through science – the National Land Survey of Finland opens 7 postdoc positions
Economic growth calls for innovation and expertise. The new postdoc positions opened at the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) play an important role in achieving this goal.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Rivers in Finland are studied using especially accurate equipment
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.
Press releaseResearchLaser scanning - Read more about The National Land Survey of Finland reached the best level in monitoring open science and research
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.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Researchers predict: Forestry is switching to the precision level of individual trees
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%.
Press releaseResearchPositioning - Read more about The Space Situational Awareness Centre will improve the security of society
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.
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)Research - Read more about Drones and AI can help suppress wildfires in the future
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.
ResearchFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) - Read more about Satellite failure significant risk to society – UN issues warning for members
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.
Satellite positioningResearchSpatial data - Read more about Fresh study reveals Finland's best berry picking spots
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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