tilannetiedot
Tilannetiedot, meaning “situation information” in Finnish, refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data describing the current state in a given operational context. It aims to provide situational awareness for decision-makers in emergency response, security, defense, and public health by documenting conditions such as location, time, resources, hazards, and infrastructure.
Data sources include field reports, sensor networks, weather and traffic data, maps and GIS, and, when appropriate,
Applications include incident command and crisis management, where tilannetiedot supports prioritization, resource allocation, risk assessment, and
Managing tilannetiedot requires interoperability, governance, and privacy controls. Standardized metadata and data-sharing agreements enable collaboration across
Challenges include data overload, gaps in coverage, varying data quality, and the need for rapid analysis. Advances
The concept has roots in military intelligence and has become central to civil emergency management in Finland