maastotietojärjestelmät
Maastotietojärjestelmät, often translated as terrain data systems or land information systems, are comprehensive frameworks for collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, and disseminating spatial data about the Earth's surface. These systems are crucial for understanding and managing the physical environment and its resources. They typically encompass a wide range of data types, including elevation models, topographic features like rivers and roads, land cover information, geological data, and hydrological networks.
The core of a maastotietojärjestelmä is a Geographic Information System (GIS) database, which organizes data geographically.
Applications of maastotietojärjestelmät are diverse and span multiple sectors. They are indispensable for urban planning, environmental