Ultra-Lightweight Mid-IR Methane Sensor Deployed on an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle in the Western Canadian Arctic

Key Points

• The ultra-lightweight methane sensor effectively detects and characterizes methane plumes in remote areas.
• Using mid-infrared wavelength-modulated tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, the sensor enhances detection capabilities.
• The deployment on an uncrewed aerial vehicle allows for extensive coverage in the challenging Arctic environment.
• This technology may significantly improve monitoring efforts in climate-sensitive regions like the Arctic.