Introduction to the National Report of Finland for the International Cartographic Association (ICA)
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Building 3D models help in saving energy and mitigating climate risks
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History and Maps
The Struve Geodetic Arc is a shining pearl among UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Congratulations, you have received heritage! Not just any heritage, but…
Old maps for geospatial data and use
The majority of Finland’s old maps are available in the…
Aerial photos reveal the hidden past of Porkkala
The Moscow Armistice was signed in September 1944. It marked…
Environment
Fluent cycling in the city? – Measuring urban cycling quality with tracking data
As one of the most environmentally friendly modes of travel,…
Climate change mitigation calls for interoperable and up-to-date information about land use
In Finland, several organisations have collected and maintained land use…
Lidar remote sensing as a tool of archeology
Lidar remote sensing datasets have become commonplace tools for many…
Innovations
AI for topographic mapping
The Advanced Technology for National Topographic Map Updating (ATMU) project…
Interoperable citizen observation services
In the spring of 2020, the demo service of SYKE…
Maritime Spatial Plan 2030 – a window to the future
The Maritime Spatial Plan is a strategic development document for…