Few things change the way we understand the world as much as the ability to see it from above. With the help of satellites and remote sensing, we can now see what's growing on the ground, how cities are spreading, and how climate is affecting the landscape - almost in real time.
But the technology itself is not what is important. It's about the insight it can provide. At Metria, we use remote sensing and geospatial data to give decision-makers, businesses and governments a clearer picture of reality. When the images from space are combined with data from the ground, statistics and real estate information, something powerful emerges: a basis for wiser decisions.
From forest to city - concrete applications
- Environment and climate: using satellite data, we can see changes in vegetation, detect fires and monitor floods.
- Forestry: Remote sensing is an important support in planning sustainable forest management.
- Spatial planning: Satellite data helps to better inform infrastructure and climate adaptation.
Remote sensing is a technology that makes it possible to see patterns that are not easily visible on the ground, thus creating a bridge between data and real social benefits.
From data to understanding
The challenge today is not to collect data - but to understand it. Satellites deliver huge amounts of information every day. Our task is to interpret it correctly, put it into context and make it accessible.
When we succeed, something important happens: complex climate and environmental issues or major infrastructure decisions suddenly become manageable based on facts, not gut feelings.
We have only begun to scratch the surface of what remote sensing can contribute to a more sustainable society. What do you think - which area has the greatest potential to benefit from satellite data in the future?
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About Metria
Metria offers digital solutions and services in GIS, geodata, real estate and business information. Our offering covers the entire chain from identifying the customer's needs for geodata, real estate and business information to collecting, analyzing and visualizing data to create insights that lead to smarter, safer and greener decisions.
Since spring 2022, Metria has been part of Spir Group, a Nordic group with approximately 260 employees in Norway and Sweden.
Spir Group is a Nordic company that, by collecting and making information available between consumers, public and private sectors, we simplify processes that are unnecessarily complex.
Spir Group is the parent company and visionary force behind several software subsidiaries, all dedicated to delivering business-critical technology that sustains and develops society.
Our customers range from real estate agents, banks, insurance companies, appraisers, real estate developers, media companies, builders, property owners, engineers, energy companies to building material manufacturers.
We are more than 260 colleagues with deep domain and technology expertise. Spir Group does more than just collect and share information. We enable innovation and growth that strengthens trust between people, businesses and society.
More information about Spir Group is available at www.spirgroup.com.