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Methane Monitoring and Leak Detection

Advanced methane monitoring systems use satellite imagery, drone sensors, and IoT devices to detect and quantify methane emissions from livestock operations, enabling 20-40% emission reductions through improved management practices. These systems provide real-time data on emission sources with detection sensitivity below 10 kg/hour. Companies like GHGSat and Kayrros deploy monitoring systems with costs of $5,000-50,000 per facility depending on scale.

How It Works

Satellite-based sensors use spectral analysis to detect methane concentrations with spatial resolution down to 25 meters. Ground-based sensors including laser spectrometers and electrochemical sensors provide continuous monitoring at specific locations. Drone-mounted sensors survey large areas with high temporal resolution for leak detection and quantification. Data analytics platforms integrate multiple sensor sources to identify emission patterns and optimization opportunities.

Advantages

Enables precise measurement and verification of methane emissions for carbon markets, identifies specific emission sources enabling targeted mitigation strategies, and supports regulatory compliance and environmental reporting. Monitoring systems provide data for operational optimization and cost reduction. The technology enables verification of emission reduction interventions.

Challenges

High equipment and operational costs for comprehensive monitoring systems, requires technical expertise for data interpretation and system maintenance, and faces challenges with attribution of emissions to specific sources. Weather conditions can affect sensor accuracy and coverage. Limited availability of qualified service providers in rural areas.