Maastotiedon
Maastotiedon, often translated as terrain information or geospatial terrain data, is the collection of datasets that describe the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface and near-surface environment. It encompasses elevation, surface morphology, land cover, soils, hydrology, geology, and man-made features such as roads, buildings, and infrastructure. The term is used in Finland and in Nordic geospatial contexts to refer to data used for mapmaking, planning, and environmental assessment, typically managed within national and regional geospatial infrastructures.
Datasets commonly included are digital elevation models (DEMs) and derivatives like digital terrain models (DTMs) and
Data management emphasizes metadata, quality assurance, and interoperability. Finland's national and regional authorities, such as Maanmittauslaitos
Common applications include urban planning and zoning, infrastructure design and maintenance, environmental modeling, disaster risk assessment,