Feasibility of aerial measurements of methane emissions from landfills

Allen, G.; Gallagher, M.; Hollingsworth, P.; Illingworth, S.; Kabbabe, K.; Percival, C.

Abstract

This desk-based study has identified the most suitable aerial system, instrumentation and methods to measure the amount of methane released to the atmosphere from UK landfill sites.

It will help the Environment Agency and other government bodies to make an informed judgement on how best to use the potential of aerial measurements to determine how much methane is being released to the atmosphere from UK landfills.

The report’s findings will also help to direct future research and development activity in this area.

Citation

Allen, G., Gallagher, M., Hollingsworth, P., Illingworth, S., Kabbabe, K., & Percival, C. (2014). Feasibility of aerial measurements of methane emissions from landfills. Bristol: Environment Agency

• Report Type: Technical Report
• Publication Date: Jul 21, 2014
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2021
• Keywords: Unmanned aircraft system, UAV, methane, fugitive emissions, greenhouse gases, landfill, spectroscopic measurement, remote sensing
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2736758
• Publisher URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aerial-measurements-of-methane-emissions-from-landfills