Finnish Meteorological Institute

The Finnish Meteorological Institute has made a strategic decision to release a substantial amount of its meteorological and oceanographic data sets as Open Data. This data is made accessible through open standard web service interfaces designed for geospatial data.

This comprehensive and evolving documentation, referred to as the Open Data Manual, aims to provide developers with a solid foundation. It guides users on how to effectively develop applications that leverage the extensive weather and oceanographic data available via the institute's open data web services. The manual details access methods, view services, and provides a changelog, license information, and support channels.

The data sets, particularly meteorological data, are distinct from many traditional geospatial datasets due to their dynamic nature and large volumes gathered from weather measurement stations and remote sensing instruments.