U.S. role in global greenhouse gas constellation still up in the air

The United States is expected to play a supporting role in an international campaign to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from space.

Consortium unveils greenhouse gas monitoring constellation Carbon Mapper

A consortium led by the State of California, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Planet announced plans April 15 for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites to pinpoint, quantify and track point sources of methane and carbon dioxide.

Satellite sensors could supply data for emissions trading systems

Satellite data could play a role in monitoring, reporting and verifying compliance with emissions trading systems also known as cap and trade.

Space Flight Laboratory to build three more GHGSat satellites

The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) announced a contract Nov. 16 to build three greenhouse gas monitoring satellites for GHGSat, the Canadian company focused on methane monitoring.

GHGSat unveils free global methane map

GHGSat unveiled a free map Oct. 21 showing average weekly methane concentrations around the world at a resolution of approximately two kilometers per pixel.

Descartes Labs raises $20 million to create Earth’s digital twin

Descartes Labs, a company that specializes in applying machine learning to geospatial datasets, raised $20 million in a Series B-2 bridge financing round.

GHGSat, Canadian Foundation plan emissions monitoring campaign

During the 33-month project scheduled to begin in early 2020, GHGSat will compare emissions data from satellite and aircraft sensors with data collected by terrestrial sensors.  

Bluefield adds customers for methane detection

Bluefield Technologies is signing up additional customers in the wake of a recent aerial demonstration of its optical sensors to detect methane leaks.

GHGSat to accelerate business plan

SAN FRANCISCO — GHGSat of Montreal is accelerating plans to build and launch greenhouse gas monitoring satellites in response to strong market demand and the success of its first space-based sensor.

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International focus on greenhouse gas monitoring satellites, sensors

Greenhouse gas monitoring was a hot topic at the American Meteorological Society’s annual conference. International agencies shared plans for a global constellation and companies showcased a new generation of sensors.