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UAV-based laser spectrometer to quantify methane from agricultural and petrochemical activities

  • Lei Tao
  • , Da Pan
  • , Levi Golston
  • , Kang Sun
  • , Suman Saripalli
  • , Mark A. Zondlo
  • Princeton University
  • KalScott Engineering

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Abstract

A lightweight (1.8 kg) UAV-based methane sensor using a 3.27 μm GaSb DFB laser has been developed. Small UAVs can quantify very localized methane emissions but severely constrain sensor mass/volume while still requiring high-sensitivity detection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781557529688
StatePublished - Aug 10 2015
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015 - San Jose, United States
Duration: May 10 2015May 15 2015

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest
Volume2015-August

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period05/10/1505/15/15

Keywords

  • Absorption
  • Frequency modulation
  • Optical sensors
  • Petrochemicals
  • Sensitivity
  • Water

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