Environmental measurements and analysis
Environmental measurements and analysis
Sampling and analysis provide information on the state of the environment and changes in it.
Environmental measurements and analysis
Samples are used to collect and analyse data on the state of the environment and changes in it. An environmental analysis may be needed in the case of damage or construction work or as a part of environmental monitoring when, for example, an environmental permit requires an industrial or nature conservation area to be regularly monitored and reported on.
Environmental and emission measurements and modelling are used to investigate the impacts that different activities may have on the environment. Such impacts include noise, emissions into air and water as well as changes in soil quality. Measurements provide concrete figures on the current state of the environment and the activities that pollute it.
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Soil sampling and analysis
Soil samples are used to examine the composition of soil and to spot any harmful substances such as heavy metals or pesticide residues.
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Water sampling and analysis
Water systems, such as rivers, lakes and seas, can be examined for their nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen), heavy metal or chemical contaminant concentrations. Samples are used to examine surface water, groundwater or sea water, focusing on e.g. nutrients, bacteria, pollutants or contaminants.
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Air quality measurements
Air quality measurements look at concentrations of particles, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide in areas where air quality is significantly affected by transport or industry.
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Emission measurements
Measurements are used to determine the amount, quality and distribution of the activity’s emissions into the environment. Air pollutants, noise emissions, wastewater quality and any harmful substances that may end up in the soil can be measured to see if they adhere to the limits set in the environmental permit.
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Noise surveys and measurements
Noise surveys and measurements help planning the noisiest functions in the early stages of the project. Measurements are also used to determine how the noise caused by activities spreads in the environment and how loud it is, for example, in residential areas. You will receive a list of recommended actions based on surveys and modelling that help reduce noise in the affected area.
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Visualizations and landscape surveys
Landscape surveys have been expanded to cover wind power, solar power and industrial projects. The survey describes the current state of the affected area and uses that to assess the area’s sensitivity to changes. The impact assessment focuses on issues such as the duration and extent of the changes and the direction (positive/negative) and magnitude of the impacts.
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Petri Tiitta
Petri’s areas of expertise include environmental measurements and modelling, including work related to air quality and noise.
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Pauliina Salonen
Pauliina’s areas of expertise include a range of environmental studies, including assessments of soil contamination and the need for remediation, as well as environmental and health risk assessments.
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Paula Salonen
Paula’s areas of expertise include landscape and cultural‑environment studies and management planning, matters related to geospatial data and invasive species, as well as agricultural environmental issues.