New camera to measure Methane in air

London:  Scientists have developed a highly sensitive camera that can photograph and film methane in the air, providing a new way to measure and monitor greenhouse gases.

There are several questions surrounding the powerful greenhouse gas, methane. Its rapid but irregular increase in the atmosphere has puzzled researchers.

There is also a high degree of uncertainty with regard to the sources and sinks of methane in the landscape.

The new camera developed by Linkoping University and Stockholm University in Sweden can help to address these issues.

“The camera is very sensitive, which means that the methane is both visible and measurable close to ground level, with much higher resolution than previously. Being able to measure on a small scale is crucial,” said Magnus Galfalk, Assistant Professor at the Linkoping University, who led the study.

The advanced hyperspectral infrared camera weighs 35 kilogrammes and measures 50x45x25 centimetres.
 

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