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Researchers propose monitoring trace tropospheric gases using drones

October 31st, 2017

Researchers from the University of Kentucky proposed a new application of unmanned aerial vehicles, more commonly known as drones, to monitor the level of pollutant gases in the atmosphere.

The novel approach is to develop a mobile platform for monitoring gases, which can achieve high spatial and temporal resolution, on the order of meters and seconds, respectively.

Platforms with wingspans under 3 meters (~10 feet) that can carry up to 5 kg (~11 pounds) can be deployed on-site in minutes including designed analytical systems for monitoring the atmosphere.

Future investment on the calibration and validation of lightweight analytical systems mounted on drones is seen as an active area of research in the near future. Indeed, drones offer new and exciting opportunities to study the atmosphere, weather patterns and climate.

More information:
Atmosphere 2017, 8(10), 206; doi:10.3390/atmos8100206
Title: Unmanned Aerial Systems for Monitoring Trace Tropospheric Gases
Authors: Travis J. Schuyler and Marcelo I. Guzman

Provided by University of Kentucky

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