Mapping and GIS
Maps as most people know have not changed in years but the fast progress in computer technology has made them easy and fast to make. Traveling, planning, monitoring, protection of the environment are just some examples where geographical information has been indispensable. Besides traditional mapping and aerial photography FINNMAP works around the world to process geographical information.
Mapping is FINNMAP's core activity. The Geographical data in GIS may combine various applications and data sources. The applications can handle vector maps with associated attribute data, as well as images such as orthophotos. Multiresolution data, aerial images and satellite images give an ultimate result. Satellite images can cover large areas and if high spatial resolution is not needed, they can provide an idea of a phenomenon in a larger scale. In addition, satellites are capable of monitoring wavelengths not seen by the human eye. Satellite applications are widely used for monitoring vegetation, water, snow coverage etc.
A land registration GIS uses orthophotos and survey data to accurately register land parcels. Some systems have been tuned to town map production and some to hydrographical mapping. Geographical information provides the required platform for a land administration system. All of the above mentioned are systems that FINNMAP has provided. Apart from mapping, our experts are familiar with the newest GIS-technology, analysis and presentation of the geographical data. Projects in South-East Asia, Central America, Africa, Middle East etc. reveal the strengths that FINNMAP has as a leading company in processing geographical information.