Landfill and brownfield sites are major sources of pollution, particularly due to methane (CH4) emissions, which have a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO2). Landfills contribute 11% of global anthropogenic CH4 emissions, exacerbating extreme weather and biodiversity loss. Brownfield sites, former industrial areas, also emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), harmful to ecosystems and human health. The ESCAPE (Environmental Sites CH₄ Assessment Platform Europe) project addresses these issues by integrating satellite-based remote sensing with mobile ground sensors for real-time methane monitoring. This cost-effective system combines the wide coverage of satellites with the precision of ground-based measurements, enhanced by machine learning algorithms for improved hotspot detection. ESCAPE combines various technologies, offering a comprehensive view of CH4 emissions, aiding in leak identification and environmental protection. This approach supports global climate change mitigation by improving the accuracy and efficiency of GHG monitoring from landfill and brownfield sites.
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO MONITOR GHG EMISSIONS FROM LANDFILLS AND BROWNFIELD SITES BY COMBINING GROUND MEASUREMENTS AND SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS
Vernola D.;Villa V.;Robbiani S.;Lotesoriere B. J.;Viscardi G.;Ratti C.;Prudenza S.;Roveri M.;Capelli L.
2024-01-01
Abstract
Landfill and brownfield sites are major sources of pollution, particularly due to methane (CH4) emissions, which have a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO2). Landfills contribute 11% of global anthropogenic CH4 emissions, exacerbating extreme weather and biodiversity loss. Brownfield sites, former industrial areas, also emit volatile organic compounds (VOC), harmful to ecosystems and human health. The ESCAPE (Environmental Sites CH₄ Assessment Platform Europe) project addresses these issues by integrating satellite-based remote sensing with mobile ground sensors for real-time methane monitoring. This cost-effective system combines the wide coverage of satellites with the precision of ground-based measurements, enhanced by machine learning algorithms for improved hotspot detection. ESCAPE combines various technologies, offering a comprehensive view of CH4 emissions, aiding in leak identification and environmental protection. This approach supports global climate change mitigation by improving the accuracy and efficiency of GHG monitoring from landfill and brownfield sites.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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