POrtable methane Emissions Monitoring Spectrograph (POEMS)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Sch of Geosciences
Abstract
The POEMS project aims to develop a low cost, compact, and lightweight instrument capable of detecting fugitive methane emissions with sufficient precision, enabling a rapid and affordable increase in the extent and quality of methane concentration observations available. The project is split into two parts: 1) identifying precision requirements for different applications, assess the range of detection methods and instrument concepts, and identify the key technologies; and 2) develop a theoretical model and experimental design for a proof-of-concept instrument followed by construction and testing of a laboratory prototype to demonstrate and evaluate the technology. Based at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (Edinburgh), which is one of the laboratories of the Science & Technology Facilities Council. The final stage will be a critical evaluation of performance, compared with existing CH4 detection methods, and a proposal for how
the technology can be adapted for use on a small satellite.
the technology can be adapted for use on a small satellite.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Paul Palmer (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Arthur Woodwark (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509644/1 | 30/09/2016 | 29/09/2021 | |||
| 2221809 | Studentship | EP/N509644/1 | 01/03/2017 | 28/02/2021 | Arthur Woodwark |
| Description | Demonstration via simulation of a novel high spatial resolution satellite based methane instrument design optimised for detection of methane leaks from the oil and gas industry. Detection of over 90% of point source methane emissions by mass flux rate would be possible using this design. |
| Exploitation Route | Looking to further develop the instrument through a post doctoral research phase and possible spin out company creation. |
| Sectors | Energy Environment Government Democracy and Justice |